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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.44, 15,863.12 and 4,727.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.44, 15,863.12 and 4,727.95 is: 7,091.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.44 : 15,863.12 = 4,727.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.44/15,863.12 = 4,727.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.44x = 15,863.12 × 4,727.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.44x = 74,999,974.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,999,974.91/10,575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.90

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