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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.76, 15,718.03 and 5,550.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.76, 15,718.03 and 5,550.25 is: 8,322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.76 : 15,718.03 = 5,550.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.76/15,718.03 = 5,550.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.76x = 15,718.03 × 5,550.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.76x = 87,238,996.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,238,996.01/10,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.93

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