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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,429.66, 15,644.49 and 2,638.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,429.66, 15,644.49 and 2,638.47 is: 3,957.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,429.66 : 15,644.49 = 2,638.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,429.66/15,644.49 = 2,638.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,429.66x = 15,644.49 × 2,638.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,429.66x = 41,277,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,277,517.53/10,429.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.71

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