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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,074.34, 15,102.82 and 4,447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,074.34, 15,102.82 and 4,447.72 is: 6,667.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,074.34 : 15,102.82 = 4,447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,074.34/15,102.82 = 4,447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,074.34x = 15,102.82 × 4,447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,074.34x = 67,173,139.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,173,139.01/10,074.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667.75

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