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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.62, 15,544.06 and 5,428.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.62, 15,544.06 and 5,428.13 is: 8,144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.62 : 15,544.06 = 5,428.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.62/15,544.06 = 5,428.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.62x = 15,544.06 × 5,428.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.62x = 84,375,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,375,147.14/10,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,144.62

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