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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.94, 15,987.73 and 3,262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.94, 15,987.73 and 3,262.70 is: 4,893.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.94 : 15,987.73 = 3,262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.94/15,987.73 = 3,262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.94x = 15,987.73 × 3,262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.94x = 52,163,166.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,163,166.67/10,658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.84

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