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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.99, 15,858.59 and 3,176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.99, 15,858.59 and 3,176.28 is: 4,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.99 : 15,858.59 = 3,176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.99/15,858.59 = 3,176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.99x = 15,858.59 × 3,176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.99x = 50,371,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,371,306.36/10,571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.60

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