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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.73, 15,034.32 and 4,472.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.73, 15,034.32 and 4,472.58 is: 6,710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.73 : 15,034.32 = 4,472.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.73/15,034.32 = 4,472.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.73x = 15,034.32 × 4,472.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.73x = 67,242,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,242,198.95/10,019.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,710.98

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