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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,429.86, 15,645.33 and 2,638.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,429.86, 15,645.33 and 2,638.74 is: 3,958.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,429.86 : 15,645.33 = 2,638.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,429.86/15,645.33 = 2,638.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,429.86x = 15,645.33 × 2,638.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,429.86x = 41,283,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,283,958.08/10,429.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.25

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