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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.04, 15,994.56 and 4,001.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.04, 15,994.56 and 4,001.64 is: 5,998.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.04 : 15,994.56 = 4,001.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.04/15,994.56 = 4,001.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.04x = 15,994.56 × 4,001.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.04x = 64,004,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,004,471.08/10,670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.52

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