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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,452.44, 15,678.77 and 2,661.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,452.44, 15,678.77 and 2,661.26 is: 3,991.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,452.44 : 15,678.77 = 2,661.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,452.44/15,678.77 = 2,661.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,452.44x = 15,678.77 × 2,661.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,452.44x = 41,725,191.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,725,191.75/10,452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.91

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