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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.32, 15,990.12 and 2,868.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.32, 15,990.12 and 2,868.84 is: 4,303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.32 : 15,990.12 = 2,868.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.32/15,990.12 = 2,868.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.32x = 15,990.12 × 2,868.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.32x = 45,873,095.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,873,095.86/10,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.16

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