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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.83, 15,946.77 and 3,235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.83, 15,946.77 and 3,235.04 is: 4,853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.83 : 15,946.77 = 3,235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.83/15,946.77 = 3,235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.83x = 15,946.77 × 3,235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.83x = 51,588,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,588,431.02/10,629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.17

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