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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,447.26, 15,659.88 and 3,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,447.26, 15,659.88 and 3,425.44 is: 5,134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,447.26 : 15,659.88 = 3,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,447.26/15,659.88 = 3,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,447.26x = 15,659.88 × 3,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,447.26x = 53,641,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,641,970.78/10,447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,134.55

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