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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.65, 13,994.68 and 5,604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.65, 13,994.68 and 5,604.14 is: 7,733.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.65 : 13,994.68 = 5,604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.65/13,994.68 = 5,604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.65x = 13,994.68 × 5,604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.65x = 78,428,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,428,114.50/10,141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,733.27

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