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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.14, 15,664.67 and 3,046.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.14, 15,664.67 and 3,046.61 is: 4,569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.14 : 15,664.67 = 3,046.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.14/15,664.67 = 3,046.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.14x = 15,664.67 × 3,046.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.14x = 47,724,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,724,175.62/10,444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.47

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