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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.86, 15,691.83 and 2,669.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.86, 15,691.83 and 2,669.74 is: 4,004.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.86 : 15,691.83 = 2,669.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.86/15,691.83 = 2,669.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.86x = 15,691.83 × 2,669.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.86x = 41,893,106.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,893,106.22/10,460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.75

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