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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.62, 15,851.06 and 3,170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.62, 15,851.06 and 3,170.22 is: 4,756.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.62 : 15,851.06 = 3,170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.62/15,851.06 = 3,170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.62x = 15,851.06 × 3,170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.62x = 50,251,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,251,331.58/10,565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.12

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