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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,018.77, 15,031.80 and 4,755.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,018.77, 15,031.80 and 4,755.39 is: 7,134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,018.77 : 15,031.80 = 4,755.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,018.77/15,031.80 = 4,755.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,018.77x = 15,031.80 × 4,755.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,018.77x = 71,482,071.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,482,071.40/10,018.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.82

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