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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.92, 15,936.30 and 2,834.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.92, 15,936.30 and 2,834.52 is: 4,251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.92 : 15,936.30 = 2,834.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.92/15,936.30 = 2,834.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.92x = 15,936.30 × 2,834.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.92x = 45,171,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,171,761.08/10,624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.49

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