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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,636.92, 15,953.96 and 2,846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,636.92, 15,953.96 and 2,846.34 is: 4,269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,636.92 : 15,953.96 = 2,846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,636.92/15,953.96 = 2,846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,636.92x = 15,953.96 × 2,846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,636.92x = 45,410,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,410,401.62/10,636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.13

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