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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.59, 15,861.68 and 6,133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.59, 15,861.68 and 6,133.68 is: 9,203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.59 : 15,861.68 = 6,133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.59/15,861.68 = 6,133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.59x = 15,861.68 × 6,133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.59x = 97,290,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,290,432.90/10,570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.88

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