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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.52, 15,623.16 and 5,484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.52, 15,623.16 and 5,484.44 is: 8,227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.52 : 15,623.16 = 5,484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.52/15,623.16 = 5,484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.52x = 15,623.16 × 5,484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.52x = 85,684,283.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,684,283.63/10,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,227.39

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