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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.70, 15,721.06 and 2,689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.70, 15,721.06 and 2,689.52 is: 4,034.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.70 : 15,721.06 = 2,689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.70/15,721.06 = 2,689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.70x = 15,721.06 × 2,689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.70x = 42,282,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,282,105.29/10,480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.28

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