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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.81, 15,947.01 and 3,235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.81, 15,947.01 and 3,235.05 is: 4,853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.81 : 15,947.01 = 3,235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.81/15,947.01 = 3,235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.81x = 15,947.01 × 3,235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.81x = 51,589,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,589,374.70/10,629.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.27

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