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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,084.79, 15,115.97 and 7,611.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,084.79, 15,115.97 and 7,611.59 is: 11,408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,084.79 : 15,115.97 = 7,611.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,084.79/15,115.97 = 7,611.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,084.79x = 15,115.97 × 7,611.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,084.79x = 115,056,452.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,056,452.45/10,084.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,408.91

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