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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.62, 15,951.32 and 3,237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.62, 15,951.32 and 3,237.66 is: 4,857.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.62 : 15,951.32 = 3,237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.62/15,951.32 = 3,237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.62x = 15,951.32 × 3,237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.62x = 51,644,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,644,986.97/10,632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,857.22

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