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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.26, 15,694.66 and 3,444.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.26, 15,694.66 and 3,444.37 is: 5,165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.26 : 15,694.66 = 3,444.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.26/15,694.66 = 3,444.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.26x = 15,694.66 × 3,444.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.26x = 54,058,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,058,216.06/10,464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.99

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