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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.93, 13,997.22 and 5,667.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.93, 13,997.22 and 5,667.12 is: 7,819.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.93 : 13,997.22 = 5,667.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.93/13,997.22 = 5,667.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.93x = 13,997.22 × 5,667.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.93x = 79,323,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,323,925.41/10,143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.84

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