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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.44, 15,986.98 and 3,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.44, 15,986.98 and 3,262.20 is: 4,893.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.44 : 15,986.98 = 3,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.44/15,986.98 = 3,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.44x = 15,986.98 × 3,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.44x = 52,152,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,152,726.16/10,658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.09

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