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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,653.67, 15,979.02 and 2,863.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,653.67, 15,979.02 and 2,863.09 is: 4,294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,653.67 : 15,979.02 = 2,863.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,653.67/15,979.02 = 2,863.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,653.67x = 15,979.02 × 2,863.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,653.67x = 45,749,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,749,372.37/10,653.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.24

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