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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.34, 13,995.59 and 5,665.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.34, 13,995.59 and 5,665.19 is: 7,818.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.34 : 13,995.59 = 5,665.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.34/13,995.59 = 5,665.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.34x = 13,995.59 × 5,665.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.34x = 79,287,676.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,287,676.51/10,141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,818.26

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