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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.88, 15,700.84 and 2,675.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.88, 15,700.84 and 2,675.76 is: 4,013.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.88 : 15,700.84 = 2,675.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.88/15,700.84 = 2,675.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.88x = 15,700.84 × 2,675.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.88x = 42,011,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,011,679.64/10,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.77

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