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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.70, 15,063.42 and 4,795.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.70, 15,063.42 and 4,795.83 is: 7,184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.70 : 15,063.42 = 4,795.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.70/15,063.42 = 4,795.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.70x = 15,063.42 × 4,795.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.70x = 72,241,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,241,601.54/10,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,184.14

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