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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,434.84, 15,651.72 and 2,643.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,434.84, 15,651.72 and 2,643.72 is: 3,965.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,434.84 : 15,651.72 = 2,643.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,434.84/15,651.72 = 2,643.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,434.84x = 15,651.72 × 2,643.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,434.84x = 41,378,765.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,378,765.20/10,434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.44

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