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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.02, 15,952.52 and 2,843.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.02, 15,952.52 and 2,843.63 is: 4,265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.02 : 15,952.52 = 2,843.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.02/15,952.52 = 2,843.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.02x = 15,952.52 × 2,843.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.02x = 45,362,991.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,362,991.79/10,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.44

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