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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,424.91, 15,637.36 and 2,633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,424.91, 15,637.36 and 2,633.72 is: 3,950.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,424.91 : 15,637.36 = 2,633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,424.91/15,637.36 = 2,633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,424.91x = 15,637.36 × 2,633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,424.91x = 41,184,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,184,427.78/10,424.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.58

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