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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.24, 15,691.90 and 2,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.24, 15,691.90 and 2,669.80 is: 4,004.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.24 : 15,691.90 = 2,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.24/15,691.90 = 2,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.24x = 15,691.90 × 2,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.24x = 41,894,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,894,234.62/10,461.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.71

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