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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.87, 15,943.62 and 3,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.87, 15,943.62 and 3,233.06 is: 4,850.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.87 : 15,943.62 = 3,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.87/15,943.62 = 3,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.87x = 15,943.62 × 3,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.87x = 51,546,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,546,680.08/10,627.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.14

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