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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.97, 15,676.04 and 2,659.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.97, 15,676.04 and 2,659.98 is: 3,989.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.97 : 15,676.04 = 2,659.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.97/15,676.04 = 2,659.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.97x = 15,676.04 × 2,659.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.97x = 41,697,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,697,939.58/10,450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.87

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