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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.44, 15,034.44 and 4,477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.44, 15,034.44 and 4,477.28 is: 6,715.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.44 : 15,034.44 = 4,477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.44/15,034.44 = 4,477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.44x = 15,034.44 × 4,477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.44x = 67,313,397.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,313,397.52/10,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.60

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