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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.61, 15,662.84 and 3,422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.61, 15,662.84 and 3,422.02 is: 5,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.61 : 15,662.84 = 3,422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.61/15,662.84 = 3,422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.61x = 15,662.84 × 3,422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.61x = 53,598,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,598,597.76/10,441.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.17

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