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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,018.73, 15,032.82 and 4,471.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,018.73, 15,032.82 and 4,471.58 is: 6,709.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,018.73 : 15,032.82 = 4,471.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,018.73/15,032.82 = 4,471.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,018.73x = 15,032.82 × 4,471.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,018.73x = 67,220,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,220,457.26/10,018.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,709.48

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