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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.91, 15,053.09 and 4,838.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.91, 15,053.09 and 4,838.43 is: 7,262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.91 : 15,053.09 = 4,838.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.91/15,053.09 = 4,838.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.91x = 15,053.09 × 4,838.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.91x = 72,833,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,833,298.06/10,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,262.33

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