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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.32, 15,059.16 and 4,485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.32, 15,059.16 and 4,485.52 is: 6,731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.32 : 15,059.16 = 4,485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.32/15,059.16 = 4,485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.32x = 15,059.16 × 4,485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.32x = 67,548,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,548,163.36/10,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.71

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