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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.92, 15,902.12 and 4,761.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.92, 15,902.12 and 4,761.34 is: 7,137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.92 : 15,902.12 = 4,761.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.92/15,902.12 = 4,761.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.92x = 15,902.12 × 4,761.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.92x = 75,715,400.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,715,400.04/10,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.63

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