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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.70, 15,055.52 and 4,846.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.70, 15,055.52 and 4,846.94 is: 7,270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.70 : 15,055.52 = 4,846.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.70/15,055.52 = 4,846.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.70x = 15,055.52 × 4,846.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.70x = 72,973,202.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,973,202.11/10,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.64

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