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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,661.13, 15,993.45 and 3,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,661.13, 15,993.45 and 3,264.84 is: 4,897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,661.13 : 15,993.45 = 3,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,661.13/15,993.45 = 3,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,661.13x = 15,993.45 × 3,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,661.13x = 52,216,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,216,055.30/10,661.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.80

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