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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.52, 15,690.92 and 3,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.52, 15,690.92 and 3,441.08 is: 5,161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.52 : 15,690.92 = 3,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.52/15,690.92 = 3,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.52x = 15,690.92 × 3,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.52x = 53,993,733.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,993,733.02/10,460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.67

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