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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.93, 13,994.48 and 5,665.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.93, 13,994.48 and 5,665.11 is: 7,817.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.93 : 13,994.48 = 5,665.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.93/13,994.48 = 5,665.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.93x = 13,994.48 × 5,665.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.93x = 79,280,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,280,268.59/10,141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.08

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