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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.78, 15,924.69 and 4,784.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.78, 15,924.69 and 4,784.49 is: 7,171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.78 : 15,924.69 = 4,784.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.78/15,924.69 = 4,784.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.78x = 15,924.69 × 4,784.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.78x = 76,191,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,191,520.06/10,623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.79

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