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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.02, 15,550.61 and 5,432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.02, 15,550.61 and 5,432.48 is: 8,151.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.02 : 15,550.61 = 5,432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.02/15,550.61 = 5,432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.02x = 15,550.61 × 5,432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.02x = 84,478,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,478,377.81/10,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.12

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