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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.39, 13,999.23 and 5,669.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.39, 13,999.23 and 5,669.65 is: 7,822.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.39 : 13,999.23 = 5,669.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.39/13,999.23 = 5,669.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.39x = 13,999.23 × 5,669.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.39x = 79,370,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,370,673.12/10,146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,822.55

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