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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.48, 15,834.52 and 5,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.48, 15,834.52 and 5,029.20 is: 7,533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.48 : 15,834.52 = 5,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.48/15,834.52 = 5,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.48x = 15,834.52 × 5,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.48x = 79,634,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,634,967.98/10,570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.71

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