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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.84, 15,678.63 and 2,660.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.84, 15,678.63 and 2,660.63 is: 3,991.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.84 : 15,678.63 = 2,660.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.84/15,678.63 = 2,660.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.84x = 15,678.63 × 2,660.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.84x = 41,714,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,714,954.94/10,451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.16

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