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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.82, 15,054.21 and 4,846.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.82, 15,054.21 and 4,846.06 is: 7,269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.82 : 15,054.21 = 4,846.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.82/15,054.21 = 4,846.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.82x = 15,054.21 × 4,846.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.82x = 72,953,604.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,953,604.91/10,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.32

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