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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.12, 13,996.32 and 5,667.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.12, 13,996.32 and 5,667.06 is: 7,819.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.12 : 13,996.32 = 5,667.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.12/13,996.32 = 5,667.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.12x = 13,996.32 × 5,667.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.12x = 79,317,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,317,985.22/10,143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.88

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