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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.13, 15,550.83 and 5,432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.13, 15,550.83 and 5,432.64 is: 8,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.13 : 15,550.83 = 5,432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.13/15,550.83 = 5,432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.13x = 15,550.83 × 5,432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.13x = 84,482,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,482,061.09/10,364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.39

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