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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.98, 15,062.49 and 4,773.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.98, 15,062.49 and 4,773.13 is: 7,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.98 : 15,062.49 = 4,773.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.98/15,062.49 = 4,773.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.98x = 15,062.49 × 4,773.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.98x = 71,895,185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,895,185.24/10,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.47

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