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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,424.89, 15,637.38 and 2,633.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,424.89, 15,637.38 and 2,633.71 is: 3,950.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,424.89 : 15,637.38 = 2,633.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,424.89/15,637.38 = 2,633.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,424.89x = 15,637.38 × 2,633.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,424.89x = 41,184,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,184,245.89/10,424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.57

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