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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.30, 15,988.89 and 3,263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.30, 15,988.89 and 3,263.79 is: 4,895.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.30 : 15,988.89 = 3,263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.30/15,988.89 = 3,263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.30x = 15,988.89 × 3,263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.30x = 52,184,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,184,451.49/10,659.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.68

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