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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.92, 13,994.47 and 5,665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.92, 13,994.47 and 5,665.12 is: 7,817.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.92 : 13,994.47 = 5,665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.92/13,994.47 = 5,665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.92x = 13,994.47 × 5,665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.92x = 79,280,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,280,337.72/10,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.09

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