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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.06, 15,995.07 and 3,266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.06, 15,995.07 and 3,266.98 is: 4,900.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.06 : 15,995.07 = 3,266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.06/15,995.07 = 3,266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.06x = 15,995.07 × 3,266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.06x = 52,255,573.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,255,573.79/10,663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.62

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