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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.62, 15,026.46 and 4,473.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.62, 15,026.46 and 4,473.64 is: 6,703.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.62 : 15,026.46 = 4,473.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.62/15,026.46 = 4,473.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.62x = 15,026.46 × 4,473.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.62x = 67,222,972.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,222,972.51/10,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,703.11

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