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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.83, 15,696.75 and 3,443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.83, 15,696.75 and 3,443.89 is: 5,166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.83 : 15,696.75 = 3,443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.83/15,696.75 = 3,443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.83x = 15,696.75 × 3,443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.83x = 54,057,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,057,880.36/10,463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.17

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