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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.67, 15,849.21 and 3,170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.67, 15,849.21 and 3,170.15 is: 4,754.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.67 : 15,849.21 = 3,170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.67/15,849.21 = 3,170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.67x = 15,849.21 × 3,170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.67x = 50,244,293.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,244,293.84/10,567.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.53

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