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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.87, 15,032.91 and 4,761.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.87, 15,032.91 and 4,761.37 is: 7,139.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.87 : 15,032.91 = 4,761.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.87/15,032.91 = 4,761.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.87x = 15,032.91 × 4,761.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.87x = 71,577,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,577,246.69/10,024.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.97

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