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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.12, 15,697.67 and 2,673.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.12, 15,697.67 and 2,673.93 is: 4,010.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.12 : 15,697.67 = 2,673.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.12/15,697.67 = 2,673.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.12x = 15,697.67 × 2,673.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.12x = 41,974,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,974,470.74/10,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.89

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