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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.52, 15,692.28 and 2,670.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.52, 15,692.28 and 2,670.33 is: 4,005.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.52 : 15,692.28 = 2,670.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.52/15,692.28 = 2,670.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.52x = 15,692.28 × 2,670.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.52x = 41,903,629.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,903,629.91/10,461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.50

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