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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.01, 15,637.62 and 2,633.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.01, 15,637.62 and 2,633.82 is: 3,950.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.01 : 15,637.62 = 2,633.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.01/15,637.62 = 2,633.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.01x = 15,637.62 × 2,633.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.01x = 41,186,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,186,663.14/10,425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.76

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