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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.04, 15,770.30 and 3,585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.04, 15,770.30 and 3,585.96 is: 5,379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.04 : 15,770.30 = 3,585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.04/15,770.30 = 3,585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.04x = 15,770.30 × 3,585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.04x = 56,551,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,551,664.99/10,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.70

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