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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.42, 15,696.50 and 3,445.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.42, 15,696.50 and 3,445.13 is: 5,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.42 : 15,696.50 = 3,445.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.42/15,696.50 = 3,445.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.42x = 15,696.50 × 3,445.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.42x = 54,076,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,076,524.44/10,466.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.67

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