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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.41, 15,061.34 and 4,843.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.41, 15,061.34 and 4,843.93 is: 7,270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.41 : 15,061.34 = 4,843.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.41/15,061.34 = 4,843.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.41x = 15,061.34 × 4,843.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.41x = 72,956,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,956,052.45/10,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.59

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