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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.93, 15,697.26 and 3,448.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.93, 15,697.26 and 3,448.17 is: 5,172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.93 : 15,697.26 = 3,448.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.93/15,697.26 = 3,448.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.93x = 15,697.26 × 3,448.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.93x = 54,126,821.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,126,821.01/10,464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.21

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