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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.94, 15,473.88 and 5,406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.94, 15,473.88 and 5,406.72 is: 8,096.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.94 : 15,473.88 = 5,406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.94/15,473.88 = 5,406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.94x = 15,473.88 × 5,406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.94x = 83,662,936.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,662,936.47/10,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,096.72

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