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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,661.41, 15,995.66 and 3,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,661.41, 15,995.66 and 3,265.94 is: 4,900.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,661.41 : 15,995.66 = 3,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,661.41/15,995.66 = 3,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,661.41x = 15,995.66 × 3,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,661.41x = 52,240,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,240,889.48/10,661.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.00

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