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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.79, 15,048.06 and 4,484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.79, 15,048.06 and 4,484.35 is: 6,727.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.79 : 15,048.06 = 4,484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.79/15,048.06 = 4,484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.79x = 15,048.06 × 4,484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.79x = 67,480,767.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,480,767.86/10,030.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.36

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