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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,452.78, 15,679.08 and 2,662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,452.78, 15,679.08 and 2,662.20 is: 3,993.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,452.78 : 15,679.08 = 2,662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,452.78/15,679.08 = 2,662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,452.78x = 15,679.08 × 2,662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,452.78x = 41,740,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,740,846.78/10,452.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.28

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