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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.79, 15,410.68 and 7,937.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.79, 15,410.68 and 7,937.19 is: 11,905.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.79 : 15,410.68 = 7,937.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.79/15,410.68 = 7,937.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.79x = 15,410.68 × 7,937.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.79x = 122,317,497.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,317,497.67/10,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.79

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