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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,139.54, 13,992.64 and 5,663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,139.54, 13,992.64 and 5,663.35 is: 7,815.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,139.54 : 13,992.64 = 5,663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,139.54/13,992.64 = 5,663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,139.54x = 13,992.64 × 5,663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,139.54x = 79,245,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,245,217.74/10,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,815.46

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