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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.08, 15,669.84 and 4,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.08, 15,669.84 and 4,600 is: 6,901.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.08 : 15,669.84 = 4,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.08/15,669.84 = 4,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.08x = 15,669.84 × 4,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.08x = 72,081,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,081,264/10,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.64

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