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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,434.36, 15,652.14 and 2,643.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,434.36, 15,652.14 and 2,643.24 is: 3,965.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,434.36 : 15,652.14 = 2,643.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,434.36/15,652.14 = 2,643.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,434.36x = 15,652.14 × 2,643.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,434.36x = 41,372,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,372,362.53/10,434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.01

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