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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,578.92, 15,865.52 and 3,181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,578.92, 15,865.52 and 3,181.72 is: 4,771.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,578.92 : 15,865.52 = 3,181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,578.92/15,865.52 = 3,181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,578.92x = 15,865.52 × 3,181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,578.92x = 50,479,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,479,642.29/10,578.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.72

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