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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.88, 15,028.32 and 4,473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.88, 15,028.32 and 4,473.44 is: 6,707.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.88 : 15,028.32 = 4,473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.88/15,028.32 = 4,473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.88x = 15,028.32 × 4,473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.88x = 67,228,287.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,228,287.82/10,022.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,707.48

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