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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.26, 16,004.88 and 2,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.26, 16,004.88 and 2,771.76 is: 4,157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.26 : 16,004.88 = 2,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.26/16,004.88 = 2,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.26x = 16,004.88 × 2,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.26x = 44,361,686.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,361,686.19/10,669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.90

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