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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.56, 15,995.82 and 3,267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.56, 15,995.82 and 3,267.48 is: 4,901.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.56 : 15,995.82 = 3,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.56/15,995.82 = 3,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.56x = 15,995.82 × 3,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.56x = 52,266,021.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,266,021.93/10,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.37

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