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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,140.30, 13,993.47 and 5,664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,140.30, 13,993.47 and 5,664.12 is: 7,816.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,140.30 : 13,993.47 = 5,664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,140.30/13,993.47 = 5,664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,140.30x = 13,993.47 × 5,664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,140.30x = 79,260,693.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,260,693.30/10,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,816.41

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