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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.91, 15,700.32 and 2,675.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.91, 15,700.32 and 2,675.73 is: 4,013.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.91 : 15,700.32 = 2,675.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.91/15,700.32 = 2,675.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.91x = 15,700.32 × 2,675.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.91x = 42,009,817.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,009,817.23/10,466.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.58

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