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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.78, 15,052.56 and 4,487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.78, 15,052.56 and 4,487.36 is: 6,731.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.78 : 15,052.56 = 4,487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.78/15,052.56 = 4,487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.78x = 15,052.56 × 4,487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.78x = 67,546,255.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,546,255.64/10,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.89

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