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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.77, 15,951.47 and 3,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.77, 15,951.47 and 3,237.04 is: 4,856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.77 : 15,951.47 = 3,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.77/15,951.47 = 3,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.77x = 15,951.47 × 3,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.77x = 51,635,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,635,490.38/10,632.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.26

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