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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.06, 15,697.46 and 3,441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.06, 15,697.46 and 3,441.74 is: 5,163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.06 : 15,697.46 = 3,441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.06/15,697.46 = 3,441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.06x = 15,697.46 × 3,441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.06x = 54,026,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,026,575.98/10,464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.06

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