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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,633.92, 15,949.76 and 2,843.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,633.92, 15,949.76 and 2,843.52 is: 4,264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,633.92 : 15,949.76 = 2,843.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,633.92/15,949.76 = 2,843.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,633.92x = 15,949.76 × 2,843.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,633.92x = 45,353,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,353,461.56/10,633.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.98

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