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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,517.46, 15,795.66 and 7,057.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,517.46, 15,795.66 and 7,057.14 is: 10,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,517.46 : 15,795.66 = 7,057.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,517.46/15,795.66 = 7,057.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,517.46x = 15,795.66 × 7,057.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,517.46x = 111,472,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,472,184.01/10,517.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.77

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