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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.93, 15,035.58 and 4,762.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.93, 15,035.58 and 4,762.73 is: 7,143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.93 : 15,035.58 = 4,762.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.93/15,035.58 = 4,762.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.93x = 15,035.58 × 4,762.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.93x = 71,610,332.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,610,332.76/10,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.94

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