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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.79, 15,646.04 and 2,533.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.79, 15,646.04 and 2,533.37 is: 3,800.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.79 : 15,646.04 = 2,533.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.79/15,646.04 = 2,533.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.79x = 15,646.04 × 2,533.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.79x = 39,637,136.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,637,136.46/10,430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.01

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