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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.97, 15,876.09 and 4,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,583.97, 15,876.09 and 4,261.80 is: 6,392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,583.97 : 15,876.09 = 4,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,583.97/15,876.09 = 4,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,583.97x = 15,876.09 × 4,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,583.97x = 67,660,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,660,720.36/10,583.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.75

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