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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,138.78, 13,990.12 and 5,661.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,138.78, 13,990.12 and 5,661.95 is: 7,812.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,138.78 : 13,990.12 = 5,661.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,138.78/13,990.12 = 5,661.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,138.78x = 13,990.12 × 5,661.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,138.78x = 79,211,380.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,211,380.75/10,138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,812.72

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