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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.52, 13,994.88 and 5,665.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.52, 13,994.88 and 5,665.25 is: 7,817.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.52 : 13,994.88 = 5,665.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.52/13,994.88 = 5,665.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.52x = 13,994.88 × 5,665.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.52x = 79,284,493.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,284,493.92/10,141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.81

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