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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.55, 15,047.12 and 4,487.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.55, 15,047.12 and 4,487.94 is: 6,729.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.55 : 15,047.12 = 4,487.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.55/15,047.12 = 4,487.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.55x = 15,047.12 × 4,487.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.55x = 67,530,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,530,582.95/10,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.81

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