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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,634.82, 15,950.96 and 2,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,634.82, 15,950.96 and 2,844.24 is: 4,266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,634.82 : 15,950.96 = 2,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,634.82/15,950.96 = 2,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,634.82x = 15,950.96 × 2,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,634.82x = 45,368,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,368,358.47/10,634.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.02

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