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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.61, 15,677.10 and 2,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.61, 15,677.10 and 2,660.40 is: 3,990.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.61 : 15,677.10 = 2,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.61/15,677.10 = 2,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.61x = 15,677.10 × 2,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.61x = 41,707,356.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,707,356.84/10,451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.52

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