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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,631.97, 15,947.91 and 2,840.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,631.97, 15,947.91 and 2,840.76 is: 4,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,631.97 : 15,947.91 = 2,840.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,631.97/15,947.91 = 2,840.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,631.97x = 15,947.91 × 2,840.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,631.97x = 45,304,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,304,184.81/10,631.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.13

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