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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.88, 15,866.94 and 5,031.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.88, 15,866.94 and 5,031.76 is: 7,547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.88 : 15,866.94 = 5,031.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.88/15,866.94 = 5,031.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.88x = 15,866.94 × 5,031.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.88x = 79,838,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,838,634.01/10,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,547.70

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