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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.07, 15,693.09 and 2,670.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.07, 15,693.09 and 2,670.89 is: 4,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.07 : 15,693.09 = 2,670.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.07/15,693.09 = 2,670.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.07x = 15,693.09 × 2,670.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.07x = 41,914,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,914,517.15/10,462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.33

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