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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.91, 15,841.77 and 4,717.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.91, 15,841.77 and 4,717.57 is: 7,076.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.91 : 15,841.77 = 4,717.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.91/15,841.77 = 4,717.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.91x = 15,841.77 × 4,717.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.91x = 74,734,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,734,658.90/10,560.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.54

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