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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,654.44, 15,979.50 and 2,863.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,654.44, 15,979.50 and 2,863.32 is: 4,294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,654.44 : 15,979.50 = 2,863.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,654.44/15,979.50 = 2,863.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,654.44x = 15,979.50 × 2,863.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,654.44x = 45,754,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,754,421.94/10,654.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.40

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