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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,449.90, 15,674.91 and 2,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,449.90, 15,674.91 and 2,658.74 is: 3,988.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,449.90 : 15,674.91 = 2,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,449.90/15,674.91 = 2,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,449.90x = 15,674.91 × 2,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,449.90x = 41,675,510.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,675,510.21/10,449.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.13

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