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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,520.83, 15,766.21 and 7,725.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,520.83, 15,766.21 and 7,725.57 is: 11,577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,520.83 : 15,766.21 = 7,725.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,520.83/15,766.21 = 7,725.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,520.83x = 15,766.21 × 7,725.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,520.83x = 121,802,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,802,958.99/10,520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.31

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