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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.41, 15,546.72 and 5,429.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.41, 15,546.72 and 5,429.90 is: 8,147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.41 : 15,546.72 = 5,429.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.41/15,546.72 = 5,429.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.41x = 15,546.72 × 5,429.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.41x = 84,417,134.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,417,134.93/10,361.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,147.26

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