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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.23, 15,694.85 and 2,672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.23, 15,694.85 and 2,672.04 is: 4,008.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.23 : 15,694.85 = 2,672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.23/15,694.85 = 2,672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.23x = 15,694.85 × 2,672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.23x = 41,937,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,937,266.99/10,463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.06

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