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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.63, 15,722.45 and 2,690.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.63, 15,722.45 and 2,690.45 is: 4,035.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.63 : 15,722.45 = 2,690.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.63/15,722.45 = 2,690.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.63x = 15,722.45 × 2,690.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.63x = 42,300,373.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,300,373.54/10,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.67

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