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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.78, 15,927.99 and 4,775.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.78, 15,927.99 and 4,775.14 is: 7,164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.78 : 15,927.99 = 4,775.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.78/15,927.99 = 4,775.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.78x = 15,927.99 × 4,775.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.78x = 76,058,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,058,382.17/10,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.65

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