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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,484.06, 15,702.39 and 5,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,484.06, 15,702.39 and 5,541.44 is: 8,299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,484.06 : 15,702.39 = 5,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,484.06/15,702.39 = 5,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,484.06x = 15,702.39 × 5,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,484.06x = 87,013,773.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,013,773.53/10,484.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.63

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