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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.41, 15,698.07 and 2,674.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.41, 15,698.07 and 2,674.23 is: 4,011.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.41 : 15,698.07 = 2,674.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.41/15,698.07 = 2,674.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.41x = 15,698.07 × 2,674.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.41x = 41,980,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,980,190.87/10,465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.33

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