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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.69, 15,078.24 and 4,725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.69, 15,078.24 and 4,725.48 is: 7,082.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.69 : 15,078.24 = 4,725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.69/15,078.24 = 4,725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.69x = 15,078.24 × 4,725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.69x = 71,251,921.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,251,921.56/10,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.91

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