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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.92, 15,688.05 and 3,439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.92, 15,688.05 and 3,439.30 is: 5,157.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.92 : 15,688.05 = 3,439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.92/15,688.05 = 3,439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.92x = 15,688.05 × 3,439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.92x = 53,955,910.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,955,910.37/10,460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.86

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