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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.62, 15,052.06 and 4,770.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.62, 15,052.06 and 4,770.18 is: 7,155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.62 : 15,052.06 = 4,770.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.62/15,052.06 = 4,770.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.62x = 15,052.06 × 4,770.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.62x = 71,801,035.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,801,035.57/10,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,155.33

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