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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.53, 13,993.68 and 5,665.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.53, 13,993.68 and 5,665.05 is: 7,816.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.53 : 13,993.68 = 5,665.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.53/13,993.68 = 5,665.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.53x = 13,993.68 × 5,665.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.53x = 79,274,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,274,896.88/10,141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,816.86

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