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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.59, 15,871.26 and 3,560.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.59, 15,871.26 and 3,560.83 is: 5,341.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.59 : 15,871.26 = 3,560.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.59/15,871.26 = 3,560.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.59x = 15,871.26 × 3,560.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.59x = 56,514,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,514,858.75/10,580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.37

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