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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.76, 15,389.64 and 4,721.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.76, 15,389.64 and 4,721.72 is: 7,077.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.76 : 15,389.64 = 4,721.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.76/15,389.64 = 4,721.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.76x = 15,389.64 × 4,721.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.76x = 72,665,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,665,570.98/10,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.06

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