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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.28, 14,570.71 and 7,210.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.28, 14,570.71 and 7,210.07 is: 9,948.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.28 : 14,570.71 = 7,210.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.28/14,570.71 = 7,210.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.28x = 14,570.71 × 7,210.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.28x = 105,055,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,055,839.05/10,560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,948.21

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