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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.60, 15,666.48 and 3,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.60, 15,666.48 and 3,425.14 is: 5,137.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.60 : 15,666.48 = 3,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.60/15,666.48 = 3,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.60x = 15,666.48 × 3,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.60x = 53,659,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,659,887.31/10,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.57

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