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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.80, 15,065.68 and 4,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.80, 15,065.68 and 4,983.76 is: 7,465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.80 : 15,065.68 = 4,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.80/15,065.68 = 4,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.80x = 15,065.68 × 4,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.80x = 75,083,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,083,733.36/10,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.97

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