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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,421.78, 15,619.11 and 7,947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,421.78, 15,619.11 and 7,947.50 is: 11,910.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,421.78 : 15,619.11 = 7,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,421.78/15,619.11 = 7,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,421.78x = 15,619.11 × 7,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,421.78x = 124,132,876.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,132,876.73/10,421.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,910.91

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