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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.17, 15,994.16 and 3,267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.17, 15,994.16 and 3,267.62 is: 4,901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.17 : 15,994.16 = 3,267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.17/15,994.16 = 3,267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.17x = 15,994.16 × 3,267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.17x = 52,262,837.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,262,837.10/10,663.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.25

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