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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.83, 15,030.32 and 4,752.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.83, 15,030.32 and 4,752.59 is: 7,124.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.83 : 15,030.32 = 4,752.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.83/15,030.32 = 4,752.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.83x = 15,030.32 × 4,752.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.83x = 71,432,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,432,885.26/10,026.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.18

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