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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,139.93, 13,991.72 and 5,663.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,139.93, 13,991.72 and 5,663.11 is: 7,814.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,139.93 : 13,991.72 = 5,663.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,139.93/13,991.72 = 5,663.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,139.93x = 13,991.72 × 5,663.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,139.93x = 79,236,649.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,236,649.45/10,139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,814.32

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