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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.14, 15,029.82 and 4,755.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.14, 15,029.82 and 4,755.90 is: 7,130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.14 : 15,029.82 = 4,755.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.14/15,029.82 = 4,755.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.14x = 15,029.82 × 4,755.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.14x = 71,480,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,480,320.94/10,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.82

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