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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,486.26, 15,729.40 and 2,695.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,486.26, 15,729.40 and 2,695.10 is: 4,042.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,486.26 : 15,729.40 = 2,695.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,486.26/15,729.40 = 2,695.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,486.26x = 15,729.40 × 2,695.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,486.26x = 42,392,305.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,392,305.94/10,486.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.65

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