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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.08, 15,046.39 and 4,485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.08, 15,046.39 and 4,485.68 is: 6,731.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.08 : 15,046.39 = 4,485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.08/15,046.39 = 4,485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.08x = 15,046.39 × 4,485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.08x = 67,493,277.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,493,277.49/10,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.77

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