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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.36, 15,995.96 and 3,268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.36, 15,995.96 and 3,268.85 is: 4,903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.36 : 15,995.96 = 3,268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.36/15,995.96 = 3,268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.36x = 15,995.96 × 3,268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.36x = 52,288,297.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,288,297.52/10,664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.09

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