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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.70, 15,521.55 and 7,755.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.70, 15,521.55 and 7,755.70 is: 11,633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.70 : 15,521.55 = 7,755.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.70/15,521.55 = 7,755.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.70x = 15,521.55 × 7,755.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.70x = 120,380,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,380,485.34/10,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,633.55

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