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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.17, 15,951.54 and 2,844.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.17, 15,951.54 and 2,844.59 is: 4,266.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.17 : 15,951.54 = 2,844.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.17/15,951.54 = 2,844.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.17x = 15,951.54 × 2,844.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.17x = 45,375,591.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,375,591.17/10,635.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.56

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