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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.09, 15,608.85 and 5,481.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.09, 15,608.85 and 5,481.19 is: 8,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.09 : 15,608.85 = 5,481.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.09/15,608.85 = 5,481.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.09x = 15,608.85 × 5,481.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.09x = 85,555,072.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,555,072.53/10,414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.32

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