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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.84, 15,926.76 and 4,767.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.84, 15,926.76 and 4,767.62 is: 7,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.84 : 15,926.76 = 4,767.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.84/15,926.76 = 4,767.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.84x = 15,926.76 × 4,767.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.84x = 75,932,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,932,659.88/10,617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,151.42

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