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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.74, 15,946.76 and 3,235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.74, 15,946.76 and 3,235.75 is: 4,853.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.74 : 15,946.76 = 3,235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.74/15,946.76 = 3,235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.74x = 15,946.76 × 3,235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.74x = 51,599,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,599,696.89/10,630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.82

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