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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.77, 13,995.63 and 5,665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.77, 13,995.63 and 5,665.52 is: 7,818.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.77 : 13,995.63 = 5,665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.77/13,995.63 = 5,665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.77x = 13,995.63 × 5,665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.77x = 79,292,556.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,292,556.67/10,141.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,818.41

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