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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.52, 15,383.26 and 3,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.52, 15,383.26 and 3,330 is: 4,994.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.52 : 15,383.26 = 3,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.52/15,383.26 = 3,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.52x = 15,383.26 × 3,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.52x = 51,226,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,226,255.80/10,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.99

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