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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.36, 15,691.08 and 2,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.36, 15,691.08 and 2,669.24 is: 4,004.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.36 : 15,691.08 = 2,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.36/15,691.08 = 2,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.36x = 15,691.08 × 2,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.36x = 41,883,258.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,883,258.38/10,460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.00

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