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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.63, 16,248.94 and 2,624.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.63, 16,248.94 and 2,624.63 is: 3,936.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.63 : 16,248.94 = 2,624.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.63/16,248.94 = 2,624.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.63x = 16,248.94 × 2,624.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.63x = 42,647,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,647,367.59/10,832.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.94

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