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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.92, 15,722.89 and 2,690.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.92, 15,722.89 and 2,690.73 is: 4,036.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.92 : 15,722.89 = 2,690.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.92/15,722.89 = 2,690.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.92x = 15,722.89 × 2,690.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.92x = 42,306,038.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,306,038.36/10,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.10

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