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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.60, 15,699.21 and 3,444.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.60, 15,699.21 and 3,444.33 is: 5,167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.60 : 15,699.21 = 3,444.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.60/15,699.21 = 3,444.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.60x = 15,699.21 × 3,444.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.60x = 54,073,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,073,188.19/10,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.25

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