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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.44, 15,769.10 and 3,014.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.44, 15,769.10 and 3,014.69 is: 4,522.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.44 : 15,769.10 = 3,014.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.44/15,769.10 = 3,014.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.44x = 15,769.10 × 3,014.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.44x = 47,538,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,538,876.77/10,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.58

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