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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.36, 15,694.08 and 2,671.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.36, 15,694.08 and 2,671.24 is: 4,007.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.36 : 15,694.08 = 2,671.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.36/15,694.08 = 2,671.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.36x = 15,694.08 × 2,671.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.36x = 41,922,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,922,654.26/10,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.00

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