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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.77, 15,694.34 and 3,439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.77, 15,694.34 and 3,439.74 is: 5,160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.77 : 15,694.34 = 3,439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.77/15,694.34 = 3,439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.77x = 15,694.34 × 3,439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.77x = 53,984,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,984,431.87/10,461.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.16

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