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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.73, 15,641.70 and 2,636.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.73, 15,641.70 and 2,636.55 is: 3,954.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.73 : 15,641.70 = 2,636.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.73/15,641.70 = 2,636.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.73x = 15,641.70 × 2,636.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.73x = 41,240,124.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,240,124.14/10,427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.85

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