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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.65, 15,861.56 and 3,647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.65, 15,861.56 and 3,647.25 is: 5,471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.65 : 15,861.56 = 3,647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.65/15,861.56 = 3,647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.65x = 15,861.56 × 3,647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.65x = 57,851,056.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,851,056.47/10,573.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.25

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