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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.80, 15,991.60 and 2,870.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.80, 15,991.60 and 2,870.22 is: 4,305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.80 : 15,991.60 = 2,870.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.80/15,991.60 = 2,870.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.80x = 15,991.60 × 2,870.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.80x = 45,899,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,899,410.15/10,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.44

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