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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.92, 15,940.52 and 2,835.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.92, 15,940.52 and 2,835.73 is: 4,253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.92 : 15,940.52 = 2,835.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.92/15,940.52 = 2,835.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.92x = 15,940.52 × 2,835.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.92x = 45,203,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203,010.78/10,626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.63

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