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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.48, 15,051.33 and 4,487.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.48, 15,051.33 and 4,487.18 is: 6,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.48 : 15,051.33 = 4,487.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.48/15,051.33 = 4,487.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.48x = 15,051.33 × 4,487.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.48x = 67,537,951.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,537,951.69/10,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.90

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