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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.39, 15,694.95 and 3,444.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.39, 15,694.95 and 3,444.11 is: 5,165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.39 : 15,694.95 = 3,444.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.39/15,694.95 = 3,444.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.39x = 15,694.95 × 3,444.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.39x = 54,055,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,055,055.77/10,465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.13

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