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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.92, 15,695.85 and 2,672.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.92, 15,695.85 and 2,672.74 is: 4,009.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.92 : 15,695.85 = 2,672.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.92/15,695.85 = 2,672.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.92x = 15,695.85 × 2,672.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.92x = 41,950,926.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,950,926.13/10,463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.10

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