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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.64, 15,635.51 and 2,632.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.64, 15,635.51 and 2,632.46 is: 3,948.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.64 : 15,635.51 = 2,632.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.64/15,635.51 = 2,632.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.64x = 15,635.51 × 2,632.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.64x = 41,159,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,159,763.31/10,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.70

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