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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,136.54, 13,988.50 and 5,660.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,136.54, 13,988.50 and 5,660.35 is: 7,811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,136.54 : 13,988.50 = 5,660.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,136.54/13,988.50 = 5,660.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,136.54x = 13,988.50 × 5,660.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,136.54x = 79,179,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,179,756.85/10,136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,811.32

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