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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.44, 15,052.25 and 4,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.44, 15,052.25 and 4,767.20 is: 7,146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.44 : 15,052.25 = 4,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.44/15,052.25 = 4,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.44x = 15,052.25 × 4,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.44x = 71,757,022.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,757,022.86/10,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.09

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