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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.65, 15,865.84 and 3,183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.65, 15,865.84 and 3,183.73 is: 4,774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.65 : 15,865.84 = 3,183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.65/15,865.84 = 3,183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.65x = 15,865.84 × 3,183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.65x = 50,512,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,512,550.78/10,580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.05

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