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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.74, 15,849.57 and 3,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.74, 15,849.57 and 3,171.26 is: 4,756.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.74 : 15,849.57 = 3,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.74/15,849.57 = 3,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.74x = 15,849.57 × 3,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.74x = 50,263,107.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,263,107.36/10,566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.73

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