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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.21, 13,993.96 and 5,664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.21, 13,993.96 and 5,664.34 is: 7,816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.21 : 13,993.96 = 5,664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.21/13,993.96 = 5,664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.21x = 13,993.96 × 5,664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.21x = 79,266,547.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,266,547.39/10,141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,816.28

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