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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.23, 15,697.85 and 2,674.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.23, 15,697.85 and 2,674.05 is: 4,011.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.23 : 15,697.85 = 2,674.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.23/15,697.85 = 2,674.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.23x = 15,697.85 × 2,674.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.23x = 41,976,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,976,822.42/10,465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.08

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