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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.97, 15,941.54 and 2,836.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.97, 15,941.54 and 2,836.71 is: 4,254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.97 : 15,941.54 = 2,836.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.97/15,941.54 = 2,836.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.97x = 15,941.54 × 2,836.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.97x = 45,221,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,221,533.03/10,627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.96

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