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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.79, 15,870.06 and 3,183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.79, 15,870.06 and 3,183.03 is: 4,775.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.79 : 15,870.06 = 3,183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.79/15,870.06 = 3,183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.79x = 15,870.06 × 3,183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.79x = 50,514,877.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,514,877.08/10,577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.56

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