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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.57, 15,690.85 and 2,669.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.57, 15,690.85 and 2,669.38 is: 4,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.57 : 15,690.85 = 2,669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.57/15,690.85 = 2,669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.57x = 15,690.85 × 2,669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.57x = 41,884,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,884,893.34/10,460.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.07

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