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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.52, 15,022.34 and 4,468.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.52, 15,022.34 and 4,468.25 is: 6,702.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.52 : 15,022.34 = 4,468.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.52/15,022.34 = 4,468.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.52x = 15,022.34 × 4,468.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.52x = 67,123,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,123,570.71/10,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,702.62

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