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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.79, 15,049.56 and 4,485.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.79, 15,049.56 and 4,485.35 is: 6,728.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.79 : 15,049.56 = 4,485.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.79/15,049.56 = 4,485.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.79x = 15,049.56 × 4,485.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.79x = 67,502,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,502,543.95/10,031.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,728.86

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