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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.74, 15,978.33 and 7,764.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.74, 15,978.33 and 7,764.54 is: 11,647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.74 : 15,978.33 = 7,764.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.74/15,978.33 = 7,764.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.74x = 15,978.33 × 7,764.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.74x = 124,064,382.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,064,382.42/10,651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,647.33

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