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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.91, 13,954.91 and 5,635.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.91, 13,954.91 and 5,635.69 is: 7,777.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.91 : 13,954.91 = 5,635.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.91/13,954.91 = 5,635.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.91x = 13,954.91 × 5,635.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.91x = 78,645,527.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,645,527.96/10,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.52

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