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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.29, 15,666.22 and 2,546.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.29, 15,666.22 and 2,546.83 is: 3,820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.29 : 15,666.22 = 2,546.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.29/15,666.22 = 2,546.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.29x = 15,666.22 × 2,546.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.29x = 39,899,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,899,199.08/10,444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.19

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