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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.01, 15,992.71 and 3,264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.01, 15,992.71 and 3,264.50 is: 4,897.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.01 : 15,992.71 = 3,264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.01/15,992.71 = 3,264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.01x = 15,992.71 × 3,264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.01x = 52,208,233.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,208,233.62/10,660.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.58

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