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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.56, 15,510.98 and 7,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.56, 15,510.98 and 7,061.64 is: 10,588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.56 : 15,510.98 = 7,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.56/15,510.98 = 7,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.56x = 15,510.98 × 7,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.56x = 109,532,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,532,956.81/10,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.46

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