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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.44, 15,666.60 and 2,546.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.44, 15,666.60 and 2,546.86 is: 3,820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.44 : 15,666.60 = 2,546.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.44/15,666.60 = 2,546.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.44x = 15,666.60 × 2,546.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.44x = 39,900,636.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,900,636.88/10,444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.28

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