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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.23, 15,697.31 and 3,443.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.23, 15,697.31 and 3,443.79 is: 5,166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.23 : 15,697.31 = 3,443.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.23/15,697.31 = 3,443.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.23x = 15,697.31 × 3,443.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.23x = 54,058,221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,058,221.99/10,463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.50

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