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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,471.62, 15,707.37 and 2,680.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,471.62, 15,707.37 and 2,680.41 is: 4,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,471.62 : 15,707.37 = 2,680.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,471.62/15,707.37 = 2,680.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,471.62x = 15,707.37 × 2,680.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,471.62x = 42,102,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102,191.62/10,471.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.60

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