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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,138.54, 13,991.26 and 5,662.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,138.54, 13,991.26 and 5,662.35 is: 7,814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,138.54 : 13,991.26 = 5,662.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,138.54/13,991.26 = 5,662.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,138.54x = 13,991.26 × 5,662.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,138.54x = 79,223,411.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,223,411.06/10,138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,814.08

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