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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.05, 15,995.49 and 3,268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.05, 15,995.49 and 3,268.53 is: 4,902.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.05 : 15,995.49 = 3,268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.05/15,995.49 = 3,268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.05x = 15,995.49 × 3,268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.05x = 52,281,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,281,738.93/10,664.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.62

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