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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.38, 15,947.37 and 3,235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.38, 15,947.37 and 3,235.56 is: 4,853.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.38 : 15,947.37 = 3,235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.38/15,947.37 = 3,235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.38x = 15,947.37 × 3,235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.38x = 51,598,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,598,672.48/10,630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.89

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