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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.86, 15,941.55 and 2,835.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.86, 15,941.55 and 2,835.74 is: 4,253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.86 : 15,941.55 = 2,835.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.86/15,941.55 = 2,835.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.86x = 15,941.55 × 2,835.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.86x = 45,206,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,206,091.00/10,626.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.95

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