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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,530.59, 15,795.39 and 2,633.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,530.59, 15,795.39 and 2,633.16 is: 3,949.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,530.59 : 15,795.39 = 2,633.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,530.59/15,795.39 = 2,633.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,530.59x = 15,795.39 × 2,633.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,530.59x = 41,591,789.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,591,789.13/10,530.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.62

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