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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.76, 15,034.32 and 4,472.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.76, 15,034.32 and 4,472.55 is: 6,710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.76 : 15,034.32 = 4,472.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.76/15,034.32 = 4,472.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.76x = 15,034.32 × 4,472.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.76x = 67,241,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,241,747.92/10,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,710.91

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