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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.65, 15,876.34 and 3,190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.65, 15,876.34 and 3,190.73 is: 4,784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.65 : 15,876.34 = 3,190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.65/15,876.34 = 3,190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.65x = 15,876.34 × 3,190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.65x = 50,657,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,657,114.33/10,587.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,784.55

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