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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.39, 15,987.71 and 3,262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.39, 15,987.71 and 3,262.92 is: 4,894.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.39 : 15,987.71 = 3,262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.39/15,987.71 = 3,262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.39x = 15,987.71 × 3,262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.39x = 52,166,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,166,566.92/10,658.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.42

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