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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,646.44, 15,969.66 and 2,855.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,646.44, 15,969.66 and 2,855.05 is: 4,282.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,646.44 : 15,969.66 = 2,855.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,646.44/15,969.66 = 2,855.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,646.44x = 15,969.66 × 2,855.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,646.44x = 45,594,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,594,177.78/10,646.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.58

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