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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.38, 15,946.14 and 2,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.38, 15,946.14 and 2,733 is: 4,099.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.38 : 15,946.14 = 2,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.38/15,946.14 = 2,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.38x = 15,946.14 × 2,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.38x = 43,580,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,580,800.62/10,630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.65

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