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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.23, 15,698.81 and 3,444.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.23, 15,698.81 and 3,444.79 is: 5,168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.23 : 15,698.81 = 3,444.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.23/15,698.81 = 3,444.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.23x = 15,698.81 × 3,444.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.23x = 54,079,103.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,079,103.70/10,464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.00

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