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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.21, 15,994.86 and 3,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.21, 15,994.86 and 3,265.56 is: 4,898.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.21 : 15,994.86 = 3,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.21/15,994.86 = 3,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.21x = 15,994.86 × 3,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.21x = 52,232,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,232,175.02/10,662.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.81

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