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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.92, 15,858.20 and 3,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.92, 15,858.20 and 3,176.40 is: 4,764.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.92 : 15,858.20 = 3,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.92/15,858.20 = 3,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.92x = 15,858.20 × 3,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.92x = 50,371,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,371,986.48/10,571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.70

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