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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.68, 15,669.18 and 3,519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.68, 15,669.18 and 3,519 is: 5,279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.68 : 15,669.18 = 3,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.68/15,669.18 = 3,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.68x = 15,669.18 × 3,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.68x = 55,139,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,139,844.42/10,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.23

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