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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.88, 15,849.90 and 3,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.88, 15,849.90 and 3,170.60 is: 4,755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.88 : 15,849.90 = 3,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.88/15,849.90 = 3,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.88x = 15,849.90 × 3,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.88x = 50,253,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,253,692.94/10,567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.32

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