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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.31, 15,994.97 and 2,872.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.31, 15,994.97 and 2,872.13 is: 4,308.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.31 : 15,994.97 = 2,872.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.31/15,994.97 = 2,872.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.31x = 15,994.97 × 2,872.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.31x = 45,939,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939,549.62/10,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.19

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