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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.27, 15,689.00 and 3,441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.27, 15,689.00 and 3,441.38 is: 5,160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.27 : 15,689.00 = 3,441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.27/15,689.00 = 3,441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.27x = 15,689.00 × 3,441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.27x = 53,991,832.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,991,832.84/10,463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.13

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