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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.32, 15,379.78 and 3,327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.32, 15,379.78 and 3,327.82 is: 4,991.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.32 : 15,379.78 = 3,327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.32/15,379.78 = 3,327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.32x = 15,379.78 × 3,327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.32x = 51,181,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,181,139.48/10,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.67

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