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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.14, 15,694.47 and 3,444.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.14, 15,694.47 and 3,444.23 is: 5,165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.14 : 15,694.47 = 3,444.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.14/15,694.47 = 3,444.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.14x = 15,694.47 × 3,444.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.14x = 54,055,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,055,403.64/10,464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.77

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