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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.26, 15,952.89 and 2,843.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.26, 15,952.89 and 2,843.87 is: 4,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.26 : 15,952.89 = 2,843.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.26/15,952.89 = 2,843.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.26x = 15,952.89 × 2,843.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.26x = 45,367,891.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,367,891.18/10,635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.80

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