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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.80, 15,698.70 and 3,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.80, 15,698.70 and 3,445.80 is: 5,168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.80 : 15,698.70 = 3,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.80/15,698.70 = 3,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.80x = 15,698.70 × 3,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.80x = 54,094,580.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,094,580.46/10,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.70

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