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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,120.14, 13,966.12 and 5,644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,120.14, 13,966.12 and 5,644.08 is: 7,789.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,120.14 : 13,966.12 = 5,644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,120.14/13,966.12 = 5,644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,120.14x = 13,966.12 × 5,644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,120.14x = 78,825,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,825,905.62/10,120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.01

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