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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,606.28, 15,907.34 and 10,079.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,606.28, 15,907.34 and 10,079.34 is: 15,117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,606.28 : 15,907.34 = 10,079.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,606.28/15,907.34 = 10,079.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,606.28x = 15,907.34 × 10,079.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,606.28x = 160,335,488.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,335,488.36/10,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,117.03

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