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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.91, 15,662.45 and 3,422.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.91, 15,662.45 and 3,422.45 is: 5,133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.91 : 15,662.45 = 3,422.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.91/15,662.45 = 3,422.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.91x = 15,662.45 × 3,422.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.91x = 53,603,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,603,986.88/10,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.54

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