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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.64, 15,552.52 and 5,439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.64, 15,552.52 and 5,439.28 is: 8,157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.64 : 15,552.52 = 5,439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.64/15,552.52 = 5,439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.64x = 15,552.52 × 5,439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.64x = 84,594,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,594,510.99/10,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.12

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