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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.32, 15,668.64 and 3,519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.32, 15,668.64 and 3,519.36 is: 5,279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.32 : 15,668.64 = 3,519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.32/15,668.64 = 3,519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.32x = 15,668.64 × 3,519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.32x = 55,143,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,143,584.87/10,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.77

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