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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,139.04, 13,991.22 and 5,662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,139.04, 13,991.22 and 5,662.68 is: 7,814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,139.04 : 13,991.22 = 5,662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,139.04/13,991.22 = 5,662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,139.04x = 13,991.22 × 5,662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,139.04x = 79,227,801.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,227,801.67/10,139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,814.13

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