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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.66, 15,639.99 and 2,635.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.66, 15,639.99 and 2,635.47 is: 3,953.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.66 : 15,639.99 = 2,635.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.66/15,639.99 = 2,635.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.66x = 15,639.99 × 2,635.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.66x = 41,218,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,218,714.56/10,426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.21

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