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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.87, 15,871.46 and 4,005.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.87, 15,871.46 and 4,005.29 is: 6,007.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.87 : 15,871.46 = 4,005.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.87/15,871.46 = 4,005.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.87x = 15,871.46 × 4,005.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.87x = 63,569,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,569,700.64/10,580.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.99

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