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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,631.68, 15,946.28 and 2,841.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,631.68, 15,946.28 and 2,841.10 is: 4,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,631.68 : 15,946.28 = 2,841.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,631.68/15,946.28 = 2,841.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,631.68x = 15,946.28 × 2,841.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,631.68x = 45,304,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,304,976.11/10,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.32

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