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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.14, 15,992.67 and 3,265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.14, 15,992.67 and 3,265.68 is: 4,899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.14 : 15,992.67 = 3,265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.14/15,992.67 = 3,265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.14x = 15,992.67 × 3,265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.14x = 52,226,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,226,942.57/10,660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.27

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