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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,454.40, 15,681.66 and 2,663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,454.40, 15,681.66 and 2,663.22 is: 3,994.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,454.40 : 15,681.66 = 2,663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,454.40/15,681.66 = 2,663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,454.40x = 15,681.66 × 2,663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,454.40x = 41,763,710.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,763,710.55/10,454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.85

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