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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043, 15,067.68 and 4,501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043, 15,067.68 and 4,501.10 is: 6,753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043 : 15,067.68 = 4,501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043/15,067.68 = 4,501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043x = 15,067.68 × 4,501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043x = 67,821,134.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,821,134.45/10,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753.08

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