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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.68, 15,105.72 and 5,907.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.68, 15,105.72 and 5,907.49 is: 8,861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.68 : 15,105.72 = 5,907.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.68/15,105.72 = 5,907.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.68x = 15,105.72 × 5,907.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.68x = 89,236,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,236,889.84/10,070.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,861.06

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