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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.07, 15,694.59 and 2,671.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.07, 15,694.59 and 2,671.89 is: 4,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.07 : 15,694.59 = 2,671.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.07/15,694.59 = 2,671.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.07x = 15,694.59 × 2,671.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.07x = 41,934,218.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,934,218.08/10,463.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.83

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