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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.77, 15,829.10 and 5,006.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.77, 15,829.10 and 5,006.26 is: 7,503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.77 : 15,829.10 = 5,006.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.77/15,829.10 = 5,006.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.77x = 15,829.10 × 5,006.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.77x = 79,244,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,244,590.17/10,560.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.68

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