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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.62, 15,530.70 and 5,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.62, 15,530.70 and 5,418.20 is: 8,134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.62 : 15,530.70 = 5,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.62/15,530.70 = 5,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.62x = 15,530.70 × 5,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.62x = 84,148,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,148,438.74/10,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,134.51

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