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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.26, 15,709.88 and 2,682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.26, 15,709.88 and 2,682.06 is: 4,023.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.26 : 15,709.88 = 2,682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.26/15,709.88 = 2,682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.26x = 15,709.88 × 2,682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.26x = 42,134,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,134,840.75/10,473.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.09

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