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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.75, 15,994.17 and 3,266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.75, 15,994.17 and 3,266.64 is: 4,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.75 : 15,994.17 = 3,266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.75/15,994.17 = 3,266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.75x = 15,994.17 × 3,266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.75x = 52,247,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,247,195.49/10,662.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.97

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