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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.14, 15,997.17 and 3,268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.14, 15,997.17 and 3,268.68 is: 4,903.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.14 : 15,997.17 = 3,268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.14/15,997.17 = 3,268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.14x = 15,997.17 × 3,268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.14x = 52,289,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,289,629.64/10,663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.77

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