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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.32, 15,628.68 and 7,821.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.32, 15,628.68 and 7,821.36 is: 11,723.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.32 : 15,628.68 = 7,821.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.32/15,628.68 = 7,821.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.32x = 15,628.68 × 7,821.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.32x = 122,237,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,237,532.60/10,426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,723.94

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