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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.74, 15,995.64 and 3,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.74, 15,995.64 and 3,268.16 is: 4,902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.74 : 15,995.64 = 3,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.74/15,995.64 = 3,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.74x = 15,995.64 × 3,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.74x = 52,276,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,276,310.82/10,663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.25

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