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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,395.78, 15,580.17 and 7,921.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,395.78, 15,580.17 and 7,921.50 is: 11,871.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,395.78 : 15,580.17 = 7,921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,395.78/15,580.17 = 7,921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,395.78x = 15,580.17 × 7,921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,395.78x = 123,418,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,418,316.66/10,395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,871.96

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