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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,429.83, 15,644.75 and 2,532.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,429.83, 15,644.75 and 2,532.35 is: 3,798.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,429.83 : 15,644.75 = 2,532.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,429.83/15,644.75 = 2,532.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,429.83x = 15,644.75 × 2,532.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,429.83x = 39,617,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,617,982.66/10,429.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.53

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