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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.45, 15,989.91 and 3,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.45, 15,989.91 and 3,266.12 is: 4,897.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.45 : 15,989.91 = 3,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.45/15,989.91 = 3,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.45x = 15,989.91 × 3,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.45x = 52,224,992.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,224,992.58/10,663.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.57

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