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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.03, 15,645.06 and 2,638.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.03, 15,645.06 and 2,638.85 is: 3,958.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.03 : 15,645.06 = 2,638.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.03/15,645.06 = 2,638.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.03x = 15,645.06 × 2,638.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.03x = 41,284,888.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,284,888.36/10,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.27

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