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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.79, 15,877.92 and 4,009.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,583.79, 15,877.92 and 4,009.83 is: 6,015.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,583.79 : 15,877.92 = 4,009.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,583.79/15,877.92 = 4,009.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,583.79x = 15,877.92 × 4,009.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,583.79x = 63,667,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,667,759.95/10,583.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.59

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