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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,606.08, 15,887.59 and 4,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,606.08, 15,887.59 and 4,975.24 is: 7,452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,606.08 : 15,887.59 = 4,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,606.08/15,887.59 = 4,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,606.08x = 15,887.59 × 4,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,606.08x = 79,044,573.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,044,573.27/10,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,452.76

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