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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.36, 15,710.64 and 2,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.36, 15,710.64 and 2,682.24 is: 4,023.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.36 : 15,710.64 = 2,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.36/15,710.64 = 2,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.36x = 15,710.64 × 2,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.36x = 42,139,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,139,707.03/10,473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.51

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