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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.06, 15,709.68 and 2,681.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.06, 15,709.68 and 2,681.94 is: 4,022.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.06 : 15,709.68 = 2,681.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.06/15,709.68 = 2,681.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.06x = 15,709.68 × 2,681.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.06x = 42,132,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,132,419.18/10,473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.93

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