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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.54, 15,908.07 and 5,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.54, 15,908.07 and 5,057.96 is: 7,585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.54 : 15,908.07 = 5,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.54/15,908.07 = 5,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.54x = 15,908.07 × 5,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.54x = 80,462,381.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,462,381.74/10,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.40

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