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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.87, 15,700.30 and 2,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.87, 15,700.30 and 2,675.68 is: 4,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.87 : 15,700.30 = 2,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.87/15,700.30 = 2,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.87x = 15,700.30 × 2,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.87x = 42,008,932.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,008,932.76/10,466.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.52

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