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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.85, 15,069.98 and 4,503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.85, 15,069.98 and 4,503.24 is: 6,752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.85 : 15,069.98 = 4,503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.85/15,069.98 = 4,503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.85x = 15,069.98 × 4,503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.85x = 67,863,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,863,638.87/10,049.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,752.71

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