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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.72, 15,562.16 and 5,440.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.72, 15,562.16 and 5,440.17 is: 8,162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.72 : 15,562.16 = 5,440.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.72/15,562.16 = 5,440.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.72x = 15,562.16 × 5,440.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.72x = 84,660,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,660,847.53/10,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.66

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