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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.04, 15,691.55 and 2,669.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.04, 15,691.55 and 2,669.86 is: 4,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.04 : 15,691.55 = 2,669.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.04/15,691.55 = 2,669.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.04x = 15,691.55 × 2,669.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.04x = 41,894,163.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,894,163.23/10,461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.78

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