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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.33, 15,634.68 and 2,632.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.33, 15,634.68 and 2,632.21 is: 3,948.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.33 : 15,634.68 = 2,632.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.33/15,634.68 = 2,632.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.33x = 15,634.68 × 2,632.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.33x = 41,153,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,153,761.04/10,423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.24

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