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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.73, 15,029.82 and 4,469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.73, 15,029.82 and 4,469.58 is: 6,706.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.73 : 15,029.82 = 4,469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.73/15,029.82 = 4,469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.73x = 15,029.82 × 4,469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.73x = 67,176,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,176,982.88/10,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,706.48

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