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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.73, 15,941.35 and 2,837.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.73, 15,941.35 and 2,837.53 is: 4,255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.73 : 15,941.35 = 2,837.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.73/15,941.35 = 2,837.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.73x = 15,941.35 × 2,837.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.73x = 45,234,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,234,058.87/10,629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.43

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