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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.55, 13,999.59 and 5,669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.55, 13,999.59 and 5,669.13 is: 7,822.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.55 : 13,999.59 = 5,669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.55/13,999.59 = 5,669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.55x = 13,999.59 × 5,669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.55x = 79,365,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,365,495.66/10,145.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,822.69

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