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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.94, 15,946.40 and 3,235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.94, 15,946.40 and 3,235.23 is: 4,852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.94 : 15,946.40 = 3,235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.94/15,946.40 = 3,235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.94x = 15,946.40 × 3,235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.94x = 51,590,279.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,590,279.76/10,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.85

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