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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.61, 15,884.73 and 4,669.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.61, 15,884.73 and 4,669.67 is: 6,996.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.61 : 15,884.73 = 4,669.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.61/15,884.73 = 4,669.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.61x = 15,884.73 × 4,669.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.61x = 74,176,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,176,447.14/10,601.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.72

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