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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.28, 15,936.58 and 2,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.28, 15,936.58 and 2,834.20 is: 4,251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.28 : 15,936.58 = 2,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.28/15,936.58 = 2,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.28x = 15,936.58 × 2,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.28x = 45,167,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167,455.04/10,624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.34

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