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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.76, 15,937.32 and 2,833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.76, 15,937.32 and 2,833.52 is: 4,250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.76 : 15,937.32 = 2,833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.76/15,937.32 = 2,833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.76x = 15,937.32 × 2,833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.76x = 45,158,714.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,158,714.97/10,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.33

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