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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.10, 15,828.07 and 5,005.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.10, 15,828.07 and 5,005.57 is: 7,502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.10 : 15,828.07 = 5,005.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.10/15,828.07 = 5,005.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.10x = 15,828.07 × 5,005.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.10x = 79,228,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,228,512.35/10,560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.63

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