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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,355.80, 15,521.55 and 5,422.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,355.80, 15,521.55 and 5,422.90 is: 8,127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,355.80 : 15,521.55 = 5,422.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,355.80/15,521.55 = 5,422.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,355.80x = 15,521.55 × 5,422.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,355.80x = 84,171,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,171,813.50/10,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.99

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