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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.61, 15,849.88 and 3,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.61, 15,849.88 and 3,171.04 is: 4,756.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.61 : 15,849.88 = 3,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.61/15,849.88 = 3,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.61x = 15,849.88 × 3,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.61x = 50,260,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,260,555.92/10,566.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.55

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