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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,134.05, 13,985.22 and 5,657.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,134.05, 13,985.22 and 5,657.59 is: 7,807.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,134.05 : 13,985.22 = 5,657.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,134.05/13,985.22 = 5,657.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,134.05x = 13,985.22 × 5,657.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,134.05x = 79,122,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,122,542.61/10,134.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,807.59

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