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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.09, 13,995.25 and 5,664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.09, 13,995.25 and 5,664.94 is: 7,817.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.09 : 13,995.25 = 5,664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.09/13,995.25 = 5,664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.09x = 13,995.25 × 5,664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.09x = 79,282,251.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,282,251.54/10,141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.92

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