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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,665.87, 15,998.22 and 3,270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,665.87, 15,998.22 and 3,270.33 is: 4,905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,665.87 : 15,998.22 = 3,270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,665.87/15,998.22 = 3,270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,665.87x = 15,998.22 × 3,270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,665.87x = 52,319,458.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,319,458.81/10,665.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.32

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