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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.52, 15,693.96 and 3,439.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.52, 15,693.96 and 3,439.49 is: 5,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.52 : 15,693.96 = 3,439.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.52/15,693.96 = 3,439.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.52x = 15,693.96 × 3,439.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.52x = 53,979,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,979,218.48/10,461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.79

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