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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.47, 15,055.37 and 4,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.47, 15,055.37 and 4,774.44 is: 7,164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.47 : 15,055.37 = 4,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.47/15,055.37 = 4,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.47x = 15,055.37 × 4,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.47x = 71,881,011.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,881,011.23/10,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.12

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