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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.61, 15,048.27 and 4,486.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.61, 15,048.27 and 4,486.92 is: 6,728.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.61 : 15,048.27 = 4,486.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.61/15,048.27 = 4,486.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.61x = 15,048.27 × 4,486.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.61x = 67,520,383.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,520,383.63/10,034.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,728.75

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