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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.48, 15,937.98 and 2,835.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.48, 15,937.98 and 2,835.28 is: 4,252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.48 : 15,937.98 = 2,835.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.48/15,937.98 = 2,835.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.48x = 15,937.98 × 2,835.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.48x = 45,188,635.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,188,635.93/10,627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.06

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