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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.11, 15,418.62 and 5,348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.11, 15,418.62 and 5,348.07 is: 8,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.11 : 15,418.62 = 5,348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.11/15,418.62 = 5,348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.11x = 15,418.62 × 5,348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.11x = 82,459,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,459,859.06/10,281.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.52

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