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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,584.76, 15,877.74 and 3,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,584.76, 15,877.74 and 3,190.24 is: 4,785.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,584.76 : 15,877.74 = 3,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,584.76/15,877.74 = 3,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,584.76x = 15,877.74 × 3,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,584.76x = 50,653,801.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,653,801.26/10,584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.54

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