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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.59, 15,052.43 and 4,485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.59, 15,052.43 and 4,485.44 is: 6,729.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.59 : 15,052.43 = 4,485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.59/15,052.43 = 4,485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.59x = 15,052.43 × 4,485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.59x = 67,516,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,516,820.46/10,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.75

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