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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.62, 15,699.92 and 2,675.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.62, 15,699.92 and 2,675.43 is: 4,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.62 : 15,699.92 = 2,675.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.62/15,699.92 = 2,675.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.62x = 15,699.92 × 2,675.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.62x = 42,004,036.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,004,036.97/10,466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.14

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