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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.84, 15,389.58 and 3,332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.84, 15,389.58 and 3,332.34 is: 4,999.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.84 : 15,389.58 = 3,332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.84/15,389.58 = 3,332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.84x = 15,389.58 × 3,332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.84x = 51,283,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,283,313.02/10,257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.43

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