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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.63, 16,253.44 and 2,627.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.63, 16,253.44 and 2,627.63 is: 3,941.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.63 : 16,253.44 = 2,627.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.63/16,253.44 = 2,627.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.63x = 16,253.44 × 2,627.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.63x = 42,707,938.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707,938.71/10,835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.44

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