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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.26, 15,046.44 and 4,762.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.26, 15,046.44 and 4,762.42 is: 7,143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.26 : 15,046.44 = 4,762.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.26/15,046.44 = 4,762.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.26x = 15,046.44 × 4,762.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.26x = 71,657,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,657,466.78/10,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.42

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