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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.68, 15,988.44 and 3,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.68, 15,988.44 and 3,264.20 is: 4,895.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.68 : 15,988.44 = 3,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.68/15,988.44 = 3,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.68x = 15,988.44 × 3,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.68x = 52,189,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,189,465.85/10,659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.97

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