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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.76, 15,634.20 and 2,632.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.76, 15,634.20 and 2,632.10 is: 3,947.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.76 : 15,634.20 = 2,632.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.76/15,634.20 = 2,632.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.76x = 15,634.20 × 2,632.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.76x = 41,150,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,150,777.82/10,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.79

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