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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.68, 15,851.66 and 3,996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.68, 15,851.66 and 3,996.96 is: 5,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.68 : 15,851.66 = 3,996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.68/15,851.66 = 3,996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.68x = 15,851.66 × 3,996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.68x = 63,358,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,358,450.95/10,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.49

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