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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.45, 15,768.08 and 3,015.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.45, 15,768.08 and 3,015.05 is: 4,522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.45 : 15,768.08 = 3,015.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.45/15,768.08 = 3,015.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.45x = 15,768.08 × 3,015.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.45x = 47,541,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,541,549.60/10,511.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.83

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