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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,657.54, 15,985.72 and 3,261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,657.54, 15,985.72 and 3,261.99 is: 4,892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,657.54 : 15,985.72 = 3,261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,657.54/15,985.72 = 3,261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,657.54x = 15,985.72 × 3,261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,657.54x = 52,145,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,145,258.78/10,657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.80

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