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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.16, 15,637.74 and 2,633.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.16, 15,637.74 and 2,633.97 is: 3,950.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.16 : 15,637.74 = 2,633.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.16/15,637.74 = 2,633.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.16x = 15,637.74 × 2,633.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.16x = 41,189,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,189,338.03/10,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.96

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