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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.12, 15,870.96 and 3,560.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.12, 15,870.96 and 3,560.15 is: 5,340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.12 : 15,870.96 = 3,560.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.12/15,870.96 = 3,560.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.12x = 15,870.96 × 3,560.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.12x = 56,502,918.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,502,918.89/10,580.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.48

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