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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.02, 15,997.86 and 3,166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.02, 15,997.86 and 3,166.62 is: 4,750.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.02 : 15,997.86 = 3,166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.02/15,997.86 = 3,166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.02x = 15,997.86 × 3,166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.02x = 50,659,120.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,659,120.64/10,663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.92

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