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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,013.25, 15,014.87 and 3,347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,013.25, 15,014.87 and 3,347.46 is: 5,019.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,013.25 : 15,014.87 = 3,347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,013.25/15,014.87 = 3,347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,013.25x = 15,014.87 × 3,347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,013.25x = 50,261,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,261,672.55/10,013.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.51

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