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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.68, 15,585.32 and 5,457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.68, 15,585.32 and 5,457.24 is: 8,190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.68 : 15,585.32 = 5,457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.68/15,585.32 = 5,457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.68x = 15,585.32 × 5,457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.68x = 85,052,831.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,052,831.72/10,384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.22

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