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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.98, 15,670.02 and 3,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.98, 15,670.02 and 3,425.36 is: 5,138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.98 : 15,670.02 = 3,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.98/15,670.02 = 3,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.98x = 15,670.02 × 3,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.98x = 53,675,394.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,675,394.20/10,444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.87

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