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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.84, 15,768.30 and 6,127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.84, 15,768.30 and 6,127.56 is: 9,190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.84 : 15,768.30 = 6,127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.84/15,768.30 = 6,127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.84x = 15,768.30 × 6,127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.84x = 96,621,204.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,621,204.35/10,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.78

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