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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.58, 15,858.99 and 3,998.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.58, 15,858.99 and 3,998.91 is: 5,997.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.58 : 15,858.99 = 3,998.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.58/15,858.99 = 3,998.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.58x = 15,858.99 × 3,998.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.58x = 63,418,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,418,673.70/10,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.84

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