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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,431.81, 15,647.79 and 2,640.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,431.81, 15,647.79 and 2,640.63 is: 3,960.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,431.81 : 15,647.79 = 2,640.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,431.81/15,647.79 = 2,640.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,431.81x = 15,647.79 × 2,640.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,431.81x = 41,319,960.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,319,960.08/10,431.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.96

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