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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.39, 13,993.73 and 5,664.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.39, 13,993.73 and 5,664.57 is: 7,816.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.39 : 13,993.73 = 5,664.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.39/13,993.73 = 5,664.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.39x = 13,993.73 × 5,664.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.39x = 79,268,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,268,463.15/10,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,816.33

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