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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.08, 15,675.24 and 2,658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.08, 15,675.24 and 2,658.90 is: 3,988.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.08 : 15,675.24 = 2,658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.08/15,675.24 = 2,658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.08x = 15,675.24 × 2,658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.08x = 41,678,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,678,895.64/10,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.38

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