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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.44, 15,392.52 and 3,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.44, 15,392.52 and 3,336 is: 5,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.44 : 15,392.52 = 3,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.44/15,392.52 = 3,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.44x = 15,392.52 × 3,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.44x = 51,349,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,349,446.72/10,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.12

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