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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.88, 15,534.53 and 5,423.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.88, 15,534.53 and 5,423.05 is: 8,139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.88 : 15,534.53 = 5,423.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.88/15,534.53 = 5,423.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.88x = 15,534.53 × 5,423.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.88x = 84,244,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,244,532.92/10,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,139.66

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