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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.44, 15,675.75 and 2,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.44, 15,675.75 and 2,659.24 is: 3,988.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.44 : 15,675.75 = 2,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.44/15,675.75 = 2,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.44x = 15,675.75 × 2,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.44x = 41,685,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,685,581.43/10,450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.88

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