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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.83, 15,031.82 and 4,753.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.83, 15,031.82 and 4,753.59 is: 7,125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.83 : 15,031.82 = 4,753.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.83/15,031.82 = 4,753.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.83x = 15,031.82 × 4,753.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.83x = 71,455,109.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,455,109.23/10,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.68

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