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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.36, 15,666.35 and 2,546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.36, 15,666.35 and 2,546.94 is: 3,820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.36 : 15,666.35 = 2,546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.36/15,666.35 = 2,546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.36x = 15,666.35 × 2,546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.36x = 39,901,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,901,253.47/10,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.36

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