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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.67, 13,994.12 and 5,664.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.67, 13,994.12 and 5,664.87 is: 7,816.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.67 : 13,994.12 = 5,664.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.67/13,994.12 = 5,664.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.67x = 13,994.12 × 5,664.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.67x = 79,274,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,274,884.73/10,141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,816.75

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