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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.06, 15,691.14 and 2,669.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.06, 15,691.14 and 2,669.70 is: 4,004.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.06 : 15,691.14 = 2,669.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.06/15,691.14 = 2,669.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.06x = 15,691.14 × 2,669.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.06x = 41,890,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,890,636.46/10,461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.44

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