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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.43, 15,989.98 and 3,263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.43, 15,989.98 and 3,263.46 is: 4,895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.43 : 15,989.98 = 3,263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.43/15,989.98 = 3,263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.43x = 15,989.98 × 3,263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.43x = 52,182,660.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,182,660.13/10,658.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.90

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