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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.62, 15,068.58 and 4,781.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.62, 15,068.58 and 4,781.16 is: 7,171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.62 : 15,068.58 = 4,781.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.62/15,068.58 = 4,781.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.62x = 15,068.58 × 4,781.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.62x = 72,045,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,045,291.95/10,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.81

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