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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,440.60, 15,660.96 and 2,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,440.60, 15,660.96 and 2,649.40 is: 3,974.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,440.60 : 15,660.96 = 2,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,440.60/15,660.96 = 2,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,440.60x = 15,660.96 × 2,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,440.60x = 41,492,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,492,147.42/10,440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.12

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