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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,453.92, 15,679.53 and 2,662.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,453.92, 15,679.53 and 2,662.26 is: 3,993.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,453.92 : 15,679.53 = 2,662.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,453.92/15,679.53 = 2,662.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,453.92x = 15,679.53 × 2,662.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,453.92x = 41,742,985.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,742,985.54/10,453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.05

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