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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.28, 15,994.88 and 3,267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.28, 15,994.88 and 3,267.80 is: 4,901.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.28 : 15,994.88 = 3,267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.28/15,994.88 = 3,267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.28x = 15,994.88 × 3,267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.28x = 52,268,068.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,268,068.86/10,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.69

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