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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.08, 15,955.63 and 2,845.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.08, 15,955.63 and 2,845.69 is: 4,268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.08 : 15,955.63 = 2,845.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.08/15,955.63 = 2,845.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.08x = 15,955.63 × 2,845.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.08x = 45,404,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,404,729.73/10,637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.53

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