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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.04, 15,910.56 and 7,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.04, 15,910.56 and 7,146.72 is: 10,720.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.04 : 15,910.56 = 7,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.04/15,910.56 = 7,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.04x = 15,910.56 × 7,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.04x = 113,708,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,708,317.36/10,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,720.08

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