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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,449.68, 15,674.61 and 2,658.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,449.68, 15,674.61 and 2,658.50 is: 3,987.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,449.68 : 15,674.61 = 2,658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,449.68/15,674.61 = 2,658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,449.68x = 15,674.61 × 2,658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,449.68x = 41,670,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,670,950.69/10,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.77

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