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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.32, 13,995.03 and 5,665.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.32, 13,995.03 and 5,665.08 is: 7,817.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.32 : 13,995.03 = 5,665.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.32/13,995.03 = 5,665.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.32x = 13,995.03 × 5,665.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.32x = 79,282,964.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,282,964.55/10,141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.82

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