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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.43, 15,700.94 and 3,444.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.43, 15,700.94 and 3,444.65 is: 5,167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.43 : 15,700.94 = 3,444.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.43/15,700.94 = 3,444.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.43x = 15,700.94 × 3,444.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.43x = 54,084,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,084,147.24/10,466.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.39

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