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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,636.83, 15,954.69 and 3,241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,636.83, 15,954.69 and 3,241.14 is: 4,861.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,636.83 : 15,954.69 = 3,241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,636.83/15,954.69 = 3,241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,636.83x = 15,954.69 × 3,241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,636.83x = 51,711,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,711,383.95/10,636.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.54

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