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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.76, 15,883.70 and 4,014.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.76, 15,883.70 and 4,014.78 is: 6,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.76 : 15,883.70 = 4,014.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.76/15,883.70 = 4,014.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.76x = 15,883.70 × 4,014.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.76x = 63,769,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,769,561.09/10,586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.52

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