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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.92, 15,867.68 and 3,557.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.92, 15,867.68 and 3,557.96 is: 5,337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.92 : 15,867.68 = 3,557.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.92/15,867.68 = 3,557.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.92x = 15,867.68 × 3,557.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.92x = 56,456,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,456,570.73/10,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.21

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