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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.83, 15,767.71 and 7,726.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.83, 15,767.71 and 7,726.57 is: 11,578.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.83 : 15,767.71 = 7,726.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.83/15,767.71 = 7,726.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.83x = 15,767.71 × 7,726.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.83x = 121,830,315.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,830,315.05/10,521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,578.81

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