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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.37, 15,990.59 and 3,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.37, 15,990.59 and 3,264.80 is: 4,897.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.37 : 15,990.59 = 3,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.37/15,990.59 = 3,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.37x = 15,990.59 × 3,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.37x = 52,205,998.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,205,998.28/10,660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.21

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