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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,449.64, 15,674.40 and 2,659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,449.64, 15,674.40 and 2,659.06 is: 3,988.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,449.64 : 15,674.40 = 2,659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,449.64/15,674.40 = 2,659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,449.64x = 15,674.40 × 2,659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,449.64x = 41,679,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,679,170.06/10,449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.57

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