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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.91, 15,844.77 and 4,719.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.91, 15,844.77 and 4,719.57 is: 7,079.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.91 : 15,844.77 = 4,719.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.91/15,844.77 = 4,719.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.91x = 15,844.77 × 4,719.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.91x = 74,780,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,780,501.15/10,562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,079.54

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