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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.41, 15,691.25 and 3,441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.41, 15,691.25 and 3,441.38 is: 5,160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.41 : 15,691.25 = 3,441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.41/15,691.25 = 3,441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.41x = 15,691.25 × 3,441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.41x = 53,999,484.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,999,484.07/10,463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.79

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