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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.67, 15,999.03 and 3,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.67, 15,999.03 and 3,268.20 is: 4,903.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.67 : 15,999.03 = 3,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.67/15,999.03 = 3,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.67x = 15,999.03 × 3,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.67x = 52,288,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,288,029.85/10,663.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.38

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