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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.14, 15,033.69 and 4,691.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.14, 15,033.69 and 4,691.67 is: 7,027.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.14 : 15,033.69 = 4,691.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.14/15,033.69 = 4,691.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.14x = 15,033.69 × 4,691.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.14x = 70,533,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,533,112.36/10,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.91

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