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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.77, 15,040.19 and 4,764.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.77, 15,040.19 and 4,764.53 is: 7,142.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.77 : 15,040.19 = 4,764.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.77/15,040.19 = 4,764.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.77x = 15,040.19 × 4,764.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.77x = 71,659,485.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,659,485.97/10,032.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,142.54

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