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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.97, 15,949.41 and 2,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.97, 15,949.41 and 2,841.76 is: 4,262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.97 : 15,949.41 = 2,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.97/15,949.41 = 2,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.97x = 15,949.41 × 2,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.97x = 45,324,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,324,395.36/10,632.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.63

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