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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.57, 15,867.70 and 3,554.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.57, 15,867.70 and 3,554.57 is: 5,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.57 : 15,867.70 = 3,554.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.57/15,867.70 = 3,554.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.57x = 15,867.70 × 3,554.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.57x = 56,402,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,402,762.16/10,577.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.30

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