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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.71, 15,938.13 and 2,834.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.71, 15,938.13 and 2,834.53 is: 4,251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.71 : 15,938.13 = 2,834.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.71/15,938.13 = 2,834.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.71x = 15,938.13 × 2,834.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.71x = 45,177,107.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,177,107.63/10,625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.68

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