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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.50, 15,956.25 and 2,846.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.50, 15,956.25 and 2,846.11 is: 4,269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.50 : 15,956.25 = 2,846.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.50/15,956.25 = 2,846.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.50x = 15,956.25 × 2,846.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.50x = 45,413,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,413,242.69/10,637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.17

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