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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,510.45, 15,766.58 and 3,014.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,510.45, 15,766.58 and 3,014.05 is: 4,521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,510.45 : 15,766.58 = 3,014.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,510.45/15,766.58 = 3,014.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,510.45x = 15,766.58 × 3,014.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,510.45x = 47,521,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,521,260.45/10,510.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.33

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