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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314, 15,473.56 and 3,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314, 15,473.56 and 3,018 is: 4,527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314 : 15,473.56 = 3,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314/15,473.56 = 3,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314x = 15,473.56 × 3,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314x = 46,699,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,699,204.08/10,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.75

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