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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.39, 15,954.87 and 2,846.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.39, 15,954.87 and 2,846.81 is: 4,269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.39 : 15,954.87 = 2,846.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.39/15,954.87 = 2,846.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.39x = 15,954.87 × 2,846.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.39x = 45,420,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,420,523.35/10,637.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.89

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