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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,140.51, 13,993.59 and 5,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,140.51, 13,993.59 and 5,664.24 is: 7,816.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,140.51 : 13,993.59 = 5,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,140.51/13,993.59 = 5,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,140.51x = 13,993.59 × 5,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,140.51x = 79,263,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,263,052.22/10,140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,816.48

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