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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,514.22, 15,773.27 and 3,017.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,514.22, 15,773.27 and 3,017.47 is: 4,526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,514.22 : 15,773.27 = 3,017.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,514.22/15,773.27 = 3,017.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,514.22x = 15,773.27 × 3,017.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,514.22x = 47,595,369.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,595,369.03/10,514.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.76

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