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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,657.54, 15,988.59 and 3,261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,657.54, 15,988.59 and 3,261.75 is: 4,893.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,657.54 : 15,988.59 = 3,261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,657.54/15,988.59 = 3,261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,657.54x = 15,988.59 × 3,261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,657.54x = 52,150,783.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,150,783.43/10,657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.32

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