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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,631.82, 15,946.46 and 2,841.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,631.82, 15,946.46 and 2,841.24 is: 4,261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,631.82 : 15,946.46 = 2,841.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,631.82/15,946.46 = 2,841.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,631.82x = 15,946.46 × 2,841.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,631.82x = 45,307,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,307,720.01/10,631.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.52

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