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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.95, 15,927.29 and 4,774.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.95, 15,927.29 and 4,774.58 is: 7,162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.95 : 15,927.29 = 4,774.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.95/15,927.29 = 4,774.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.95x = 15,927.29 × 4,774.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.95x = 76,046,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,046,120.29/10,617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.03

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