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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.68, 13,995.50 and 5,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.68, 13,995.50 and 5,665.44 is: 7,818.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.68 : 13,995.50 = 5,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.68/13,995.50 = 5,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.68x = 13,995.50 × 5,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.68x = 79,290,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,290,637.19/10,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,818.29

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