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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.42, 15,692.11 and 2,670.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.42, 15,692.11 and 2,670.23 is: 4,005.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.42 : 15,692.11 = 2,670.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.42/15,692.11 = 2,670.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.42x = 15,692.11 × 2,670.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.42x = 41,901,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,901,542.89/10,461.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.34

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