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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.06, 13,999.26 and 5,668.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.06, 13,999.26 and 5,668.19 is: 7,821.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.06 : 13,999.26 = 5,668.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.06/13,999.26 = 5,668.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.06x = 13,999.26 × 5,668.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.06x = 79,350,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,350,395.54/10,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,821.58

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