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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.08, 15,694.60 and 2,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.08, 15,694.60 and 2,671.88 is: 4,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.08 : 15,694.60 = 2,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.08/15,694.60 = 2,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.08x = 15,694.60 × 2,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.08x = 41,934,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,934,087.85/10,463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.81

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