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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.93, 15,701.69 and 3,445.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.93, 15,701.69 and 3,445.15 is: 5,168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.93 : 15,701.69 = 3,445.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.93/15,701.69 = 3,445.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.93x = 15,701.69 × 3,445.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.93x = 54,094,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,094,581.57/10,466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.14

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