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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.23, 15,029.41 and 4,751.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.23, 15,029.41 and 4,751.91 is: 7,123.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.23 : 15,029.41 = 4,751.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.23/15,029.41 = 4,751.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.23x = 15,029.41 × 4,751.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.23x = 71,418,391.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,418,391.79/10,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,123.16

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