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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.34, 15,859.60 and 3,457.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.34, 15,859.60 and 3,457.55 is: 5,186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.34 : 15,859.60 = 3,457.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.34/15,859.60 = 3,457.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.34x = 15,859.60 × 3,457.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.34x = 54,835,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,835,390.99/10,573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.20

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