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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.44, 15,697.47 and 3,445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.44, 15,697.47 and 3,445.62 is: 5,169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.44 : 15,697.47 = 3,445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.44/15,697.47 = 3,445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.44x = 15,697.47 × 3,445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.44x = 54,087,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,087,516.58/10,463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.19

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