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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.79, 15,052.56 and 4,487.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.79, 15,052.56 and 4,487.35 is: 6,731.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.79 : 15,052.56 = 4,487.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.79/15,052.56 = 4,487.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.79x = 15,052.56 × 4,487.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.79x = 67,546,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,546,105.12/10,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.86

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