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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.91, 15,038.33 and 4,763.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.91, 15,038.33 and 4,763.27 is: 7,141.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.91 : 15,038.33 = 4,763.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.91/15,038.33 = 4,763.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.91x = 15,038.33 × 4,763.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.91x = 71,631,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,631,639.92/10,030.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.09

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