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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.79, 15,046.56 and 4,483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.79, 15,046.56 and 4,483.35 is: 6,725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.79 : 15,046.56 = 4,483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.79/15,046.56 = 4,483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.79x = 15,046.56 × 4,483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.79x = 67,458,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,458,994.78/10,029.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.87

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