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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.29, 15,853.94 and 2,671.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.29, 15,853.94 and 2,671.83 is: 4,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.29 : 15,853.94 = 2,671.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.29/15,853.94 = 2,671.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.29x = 15,853.94 × 2,671.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.29x = 42,359,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,359,032.51/10,569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.75

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