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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.13, 15,952.70 and 2,843.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.13, 15,952.70 and 2,843.74 is: 4,265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.13 : 15,952.70 = 2,843.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.13/15,952.70 = 2,843.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.13x = 15,952.70 × 2,843.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.13x = 45,365,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,365,377.40/10,635.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.61

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