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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.36, 15,050.64 and 4,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.36, 15,050.64 and 4,484.24 is: 6,727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.36 : 15,050.64 = 4,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.36/15,050.64 = 4,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.36x = 15,050.64 × 4,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.36x = 67,490,681.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,490,681.91/10,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.97

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