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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.43, 15,598.72 and 5,474.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.43, 15,598.72 and 5,474.53 is: 8,205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.43 : 15,598.72 = 5,474.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.43/15,598.72 = 5,474.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.43x = 15,598.72 × 5,474.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.43x = 85,395,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,395,660.60/10,407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.26

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