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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.17, 15,850.91 and 5,021.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.17, 15,850.91 and 5,021.07 is: 7,531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.17 : 15,850.91 = 5,021.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.17/15,850.91 = 5,021.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.17x = 15,850.91 × 5,021.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.17x = 79,588,503.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,588,503.57/10,567.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,531.68

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