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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.94, 15,935.97 and 2,832.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.94, 15,935.97 and 2,832.73 is: 4,249.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.94 : 15,935.97 = 2,832.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.94/15,935.97 = 2,832.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.94x = 15,935.97 × 2,832.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.94x = 45,142,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,142,300.30/10,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.11

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