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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.52, 15,859.72 and 3,176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.52, 15,859.72 and 3,176.13 is: 4,764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.52 : 15,859.72 = 3,176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.52/15,859.72 = 3,176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.52x = 15,859.72 × 3,176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.52x = 50,372,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,372,532.48/10,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.93

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