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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,446.35, 15,658.52 and 3,424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,446.35, 15,658.52 and 3,424.53 is: 5,133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,446.35 : 15,658.52 = 3,424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,446.35/15,658.52 = 3,424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,446.35x = 15,658.52 × 3,424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,446.35x = 53,623,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,623,132.36/10,446.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.19

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