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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.05, 15,049.37 and 4,489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.05, 15,049.37 and 4,489.44 is: 6,732.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.05 : 15,049.37 = 4,489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.05/15,049.37 = 4,489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.05x = 15,049.37 × 4,489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.05x = 67,563,221.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,563,221.21/10,036.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.05

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