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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.92, 15,697.35 and 2,673.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.92, 15,697.35 and 2,673.74 is: 4,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.92 : 15,697.35 = 2,673.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.92/15,697.35 = 2,673.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.92x = 15,697.35 × 2,673.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.92x = 41,970,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,970,632.59/10,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.60

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