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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,142.84, 13,997.66 and 5,666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,142.84, 13,997.66 and 5,666.68 is: 7,820.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,142.84 : 13,997.66 = 5,666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,142.84/13,997.66 = 5,666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,142.84x = 13,997.66 × 5,666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,142.84x = 79,320,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,320,259.97/10,142.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,820.32

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