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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.52, 13,979.92 and 5,655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.52, 13,979.92 and 5,655.04 is: 7,803.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.52 : 13,979.92 = 5,655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.52/13,979.92 = 5,655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.52x = 13,979.92 × 5,655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.52x = 79,057,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,057,006.80/10,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,803.07

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