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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.96, 15,051.60 and 4,769.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.96, 15,051.60 and 4,769.76 is: 7,155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.96 : 15,051.60 = 4,769.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.96/15,051.60 = 4,769.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.96x = 15,051.60 × 4,769.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.96x = 71,792,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,792,519.62/10,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,155.67

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