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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.79, 15,163.05 and 3,444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.79, 15,163.05 and 3,444.75 is: 5,168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.79 : 15,163.05 = 3,444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.79/15,163.05 = 3,444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.79x = 15,163.05 × 3,444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.79x = 52,232,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,232,916.49/10,106.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.10

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