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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.49, 15,872.83 and 3,184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.49, 15,872.83 and 3,184.58 is: 4,777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.49 : 15,872.83 = 3,184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.49/15,872.83 = 3,184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.49x = 15,872.83 × 3,184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.49x = 50,548,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,548,328.68/10,580.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.50

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