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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.03, 15,995.34 and 3,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.03, 15,995.34 and 3,267 is: 4,901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.03 : 15,995.34 = 3,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.03/15,995.34 = 3,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.03x = 15,995.34 × 3,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.03x = 52,256,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,256,775.78/10,662.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.20

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