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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.79, 15,868.91 and 4,003.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.79, 15,868.91 and 4,003.83 is: 6,006.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.79 : 15,868.91 = 4,003.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.79/15,868.91 = 4,003.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.79x = 15,868.91 × 4,003.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.79x = 63,536,427.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,536,427.93/10,577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.59

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