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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.40, 15,670.69 and 4,596.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.40, 15,670.69 and 4,596.90 is: 6,897.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.40 : 15,670.69 = 4,596.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.40/15,670.69 = 4,596.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.40x = 15,670.69 × 4,596.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.40x = 72,036,594.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,036,594.86/10,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.15

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