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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,634.83, 15,950.40 and 2,841.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,634.83, 15,950.40 and 2,841.82 is: 4,262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,634.83 : 15,950.40 = 2,841.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,634.83/15,950.40 = 2,841.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,634.83x = 15,950.40 × 2,841.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,634.83x = 45,328,165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,328,165.73/10,634.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.24

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