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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.92, 15,934.80 and 2,833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.92, 15,934.80 and 2,833.52 is: 4,249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.92 : 15,934.80 = 2,833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.92/15,934.80 = 2,833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.92x = 15,934.80 × 2,833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.92x = 45,151,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151,574.50/10,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.99

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