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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.69, 15,848.56 and 3,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.69, 15,848.56 and 3,170.24 is: 4,755.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.69 : 15,848.56 = 3,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.69/15,848.56 = 3,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.69x = 15,848.56 × 3,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.69x = 50,243,723.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,243,723.01/10,565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.37

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