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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.91, 15,863.32 and 7,068.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.91, 15,863.32 and 7,068.30 is: 10,589.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.91 : 15,863.32 = 7,068.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.91/15,863.32 = 7,068.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.91x = 15,863.32 × 7,068.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.91x = 112,126,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,126,673.83/10,588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.07

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