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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.08, 15,420.72 and 5,341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.08, 15,420.72 and 5,341.64 is: 8,009.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.08 : 15,420.72 = 5,341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.08/15,420.72 = 5,341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.08x = 15,420.72 × 5,341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.08x = 82,371,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,371,934.78/10,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,009.66

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