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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.03, 13,994.50 and 5,664.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.03, 13,994.50 and 5,664.97 is: 7,817.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.03 : 13,994.50 = 5,664.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.03/13,994.50 = 5,664.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.03x = 13,994.50 × 5,664.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.03x = 79,278,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,278,422.67/10,141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.59

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