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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,436.60, 15,654.96 and 2,645.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,436.60, 15,654.96 and 2,645.42 is: 3,968.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436.60 : 15,654.96 = 2,645.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436.60/15,654.96 = 2,645.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436.60x = 15,654.96 × 2,645.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436.60x = 41,413,866.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,413,866.01/10,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.14

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