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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.92, 15,955.46 and 2,847.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.92, 15,955.46 and 2,847.34 is: 4,270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.92 : 15,955.46 = 2,847.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.92/15,955.46 = 2,847.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.92x = 15,955.46 × 2,847.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.92x = 45,430,619.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,430,619.48/10,637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.63

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