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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.44, 15,989.58 and 3,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.44, 15,989.58 and 3,995.24 is: 5,993.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.44 : 15,989.58 = 3,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.44/15,989.58 = 3,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.44x = 15,989.58 × 3,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.44x = 63,882,129.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,882,129.65/10,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.01

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