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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.23, 15,693.35 and 2,671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.23, 15,693.35 and 2,671.04 is: 4,006.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.23 : 15,693.35 = 2,671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.23/15,693.35 = 2,671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.23x = 15,693.35 × 2,671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.23x = 41,917,591.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,917,591.46/10,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.56

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