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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.46, 15,669.26 and 3,424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.46, 15,669.26 and 3,424.86 is: 5,138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.46 : 15,669.26 = 3,424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.46/15,669.26 = 3,424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.46x = 15,669.26 × 3,424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.46x = 53,665,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,665,021.80/10,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.13

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