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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,831.59, 16,247.40 and 2,623.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,831.59, 16,247.40 and 2,623.59 is: 3,935.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,831.59 : 16,247.40 = 2,623.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,831.59/16,247.40 = 2,623.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,831.59x = 16,247.40 × 2,623.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,831.59x = 42,626,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,626,516.17/10,831.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.39

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