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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.78, 15,323.70 and 7,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.78, 15,323.70 and 7,086.60 is: 10,629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.78 : 15,323.70 = 7,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.78/15,323.70 = 7,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.78x = 15,323.70 × 7,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.78x = 108,592,932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,592,932.42/10,215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.92

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