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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.69, 15,073.74 and 4,722.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.69, 15,073.74 and 4,722.48 is: 7,078.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.69 : 15,073.74 = 4,722.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.69/15,073.74 = 4,722.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.69x = 15,073.74 × 4,722.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.69x = 71,185,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,185,435.68/10,056.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.42

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