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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.91, 15,700.40 and 2,569.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.91, 15,700.40 and 2,569.47 is: 3,854.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.91 : 15,700.40 = 2,569.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.91/15,700.40 = 2,569.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.91x = 15,700.40 × 2,569.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.91x = 40,341,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,341,693.94/10,466.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.21

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