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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,468.92, 15,703.32 and 2,677.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,468.92, 15,703.32 and 2,677.74 is: 4,016.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,468.92 : 15,703.32 = 2,677.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,468.92/15,703.32 = 2,677.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,468.92x = 15,703.32 × 2,677.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,468.92x = 42,049,408.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,049,408.10/10,468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.59

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