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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,140.30, 13,993.29 and 5,663.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,140.30, 13,993.29 and 5,663.97 is: 7,816.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,140.30 : 13,993.29 = 5,663.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,140.30/13,993.29 = 5,663.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,140.30x = 13,993.29 × 5,663.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,140.30x = 79,257,574.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,257,574.76/10,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,816.10

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