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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.63, 15,926.47 and 2,826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.63, 15,926.47 and 2,826.44 is: 4,239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.63 : 15,926.47 = 2,826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.63/15,926.47 = 2,826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.63x = 15,926.47 × 2,826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.63x = 45,015,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,015,290.38/10,617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.67

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