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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.92, 15,851.96 and 3,172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.92, 15,851.96 and 3,172.44 is: 4,758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.92 : 15,851.96 = 3,172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.92/15,851.96 = 3,172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.92x = 15,851.96 × 3,172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.92x = 50,289,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,289,391.98/10,567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.68

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