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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.52, 15,949.50 and 2,842.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.52, 15,949.50 and 2,842.12 is: 4,263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.52 : 15,949.50 = 2,842.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.52/15,949.50 = 2,842.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.52x = 15,949.50 × 2,842.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.52x = 45,330,392.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,330,392.94/10,632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.37

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