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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.33, 15,008.22 and 4,457.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.33, 15,008.22 and 4,457.55 is: 6,687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.33 : 15,008.22 = 4,457.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.33/15,008.22 = 4,457.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.33x = 15,008.22 × 4,457.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.33x = 66,899,930.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,899,930.63/10,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.10

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