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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,431.36, 15,647.52 and 2,640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,431.36, 15,647.52 and 2,640.24 is: 3,960.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,431.36 : 15,647.52 = 2,640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,431.36/15,647.52 = 2,640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,431.36x = 15,647.52 × 2,640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,431.36x = 41,313,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,313,208.20/10,431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.48

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