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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,017.73, 15,031.32 and 4,470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,017.73, 15,031.32 and 4,470.58 is: 6,707.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,017.73 : 15,031.32 = 4,470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,017.73/15,031.32 = 4,470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,017.73x = 15,031.32 × 4,470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,017.73x = 67,198,718.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,198,718.57/10,017.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,707.98

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