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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.96, 15,051.48 and 4,766.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.96, 15,051.48 and 4,766.70 is: 7,145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.96 : 15,051.48 = 4,766.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.96/15,051.48 = 4,766.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.96x = 15,051.48 × 4,766.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.96x = 71,745,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,745,889.72/10,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.32

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