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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.68, 15,944.78 and 2,840.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.68, 15,944.78 and 2,840.08 is: 4,259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.68 : 15,944.78 = 2,840.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.68/15,944.78 = 2,840.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.68x = 15,944.78 × 2,840.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.68x = 45,284,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,284,450.78/10,630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.79

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