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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,271.22, 15,416.46 and 5,344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,271.22, 15,416.46 and 5,344.35 is: 8,021.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,271.22 : 15,416.46 = 5,344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,271.22/15,416.46 = 5,344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,271.22x = 15,416.46 × 5,344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,271.22x = 82,390,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,390,958.00/10,271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,021.54

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