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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,429.58, 15,644.39 and 2,532.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,429.58, 15,644.39 and 2,532.06 is: 3,798.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,429.58 : 15,644.39 = 2,532.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,429.58/15,644.39 = 2,532.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,429.58x = 15,644.39 × 2,532.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,429.58x = 39,612,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,612,534.14/10,429.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.09

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