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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.44, 15,695.97 and 3,444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.44, 15,695.97 and 3,444.62 is: 5,167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.44 : 15,695.97 = 3,444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.44/15,695.97 = 3,444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.44x = 15,695.97 × 3,444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.44x = 54,066,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,066,573.70/10,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.68

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