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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.20, 15,988.90 and 3,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.20, 15,988.90 and 3,265.40 is: 4,897.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.20 : 15,988.90 = 3,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.20/15,988.90 = 3,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.20x = 15,988.90 × 3,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.20x = 52,210,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,210,154.06/10,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.67

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