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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.18, 15,675.36 and 2,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.18, 15,675.36 and 2,659 is: 3,988.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.18 : 15,675.36 = 2,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.18/15,675.36 = 2,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.18x = 15,675.36 × 2,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.18x = 41,680,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,680,782.24/10,450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.52

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