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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.29, 15,878.88 and 4,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.29, 15,878.88 and 4,011.30 is: 6,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.29 : 15,878.88 = 4,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.29/15,878.88 = 4,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.29x = 15,878.88 × 4,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.29x = 63,694,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,694,951.34/10,587.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.17

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