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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.26, 15,041.92 and 4,759.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.26, 15,041.92 and 4,759.41 is: 7,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.26 : 15,041.92 = 4,759.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.26/15,041.92 = 4,759.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.26x = 15,041.92 × 4,759.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.26x = 71,590,664.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,590,664.47/10,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,138.89

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