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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.79, 15,722.69 and 2,690.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.79, 15,722.69 and 2,690.61 is: 4,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.79 : 15,722.69 = 2,690.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.79/15,722.69 = 2,690.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.79x = 15,722.69 × 2,690.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.79x = 42,303,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,303,534.87/10,481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.91

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