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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.71, 15,018.66 and 3,349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.71, 15,018.66 and 3,349.73 is: 5,023.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.71 : 15,018.66 = 3,349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.71/15,018.66 = 3,349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.71x = 15,018.66 × 3,349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.71x = 50,308,455.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,308,455.96/10,014.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.46

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