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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,424.63, 15,637.05 and 2,633.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,424.63, 15,637.05 and 2,633.45 is: 3,950.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,424.63 : 15,637.05 = 2,633.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,424.63/15,637.05 = 2,633.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,424.63x = 15,637.05 × 2,633.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,424.63x = 41,179,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,179,311.14/10,424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.19

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