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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,453.28, 15,679.83 and 2,662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,453.28, 15,679.83 and 2,662.70 is: 3,994.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,453.28 : 15,679.83 = 2,662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,453.28/15,679.83 = 2,662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,453.28x = 15,679.83 × 2,662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,453.28x = 41,750,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,750,683.34/10,453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.03

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