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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.77, 15,668.33 and 5,771.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.77, 15,668.33 and 5,771.75 is: 8,646.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.77 : 15,668.33 = 5,771.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.77/15,668.33 = 5,771.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.77x = 15,668.33 × 5,771.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.77x = 90,433,576.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,433,576.48/10,458.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.68

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