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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.35, 15,763.95 and 3,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.35, 15,763.95 and 3,014.26 is: 4,520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.35 : 15,763.95 = 3,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.35/15,763.95 = 3,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.35x = 15,763.95 × 3,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.35x = 47,516,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,516,612.05/10,512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.07

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