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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.79, 15,350.14 and 3,307.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.79, 15,350.14 and 3,307.75 is: 4,961.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.79 : 15,350.14 = 3,307.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.79/15,350.14 = 3,307.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.79x = 15,350.14 × 3,307.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.79x = 50,774,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,774,425.59/10,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,961.45

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