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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.27, 15,998.76 and 4,003.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.27, 15,998.76 and 4,003.59 is: 6,004.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.27 : 15,998.76 = 4,003.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.27/15,998.76 = 4,003.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.27x = 15,998.76 × 4,003.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.27x = 64,052,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,052,475.55/10,668.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.02

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