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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.49, 15,867.29 and 3,180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.49, 15,867.29 and 3,180.57 is: 4,771.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.49 : 15,867.29 = 3,180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.49/15,867.29 = 3,180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.49x = 15,867.29 × 3,180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.49x = 50,466,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,466,975.00/10,577.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.17

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