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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,432.85, 15,649.28 and 2,641.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,432.85, 15,649.28 and 2,641.66 is: 3,962.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,432.85 : 15,649.28 = 2,641.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,432.85/15,649.28 = 2,641.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,432.85x = 15,649.28 × 2,641.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,432.85x = 41,340,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,340,034.58/10,432.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.49

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