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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.06, 15,660.77 and 2,944.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.06, 15,660.77 and 2,944.32 is: 4,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.06 : 15,660.77 = 2,944.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.06/15,660.77 = 2,944.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.06x = 15,660.77 × 2,944.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.06x = 46,110,286.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,110,286.54/10,441.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.25

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