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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.67, 15,847.71 and 3,169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.67, 15,847.71 and 3,169.14 is: 4,753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.67 : 15,847.71 = 3,169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.67/15,847.71 = 3,169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.67x = 15,847.71 × 3,169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.67x = 50,223,651.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,223,651.29/10,566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.03

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