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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.62, 15,696.90 and 2,673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.62, 15,696.90 and 2,673.38 is: 4,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.62 : 15,696.90 = 2,673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.62/15,696.90 = 2,673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.62x = 15,696.90 × 2,673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.62x = 41,963,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,963,778.52/10,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.06

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