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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,140.90, 13,995.05 and 5,664.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,140.90, 13,995.05 and 5,664.98 is: 7,818.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,140.90 : 13,995.05 = 5,664.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,140.90/13,995.05 = 5,664.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,140.90x = 13,995.05 × 5,664.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,140.90x = 79,281,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,281,678.35/10,140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,818.01

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