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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,484.63, 15,726.94 and 2,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,484.63, 15,726.94 and 2,693.44 is: 4,040.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,484.63 : 15,726.94 = 2,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,484.63/15,726.94 = 2,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,484.63x = 15,726.94 × 2,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,484.63x = 42,359,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,359,523.22/10,484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.16

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