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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.65, 15,396.39 and 3,337.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.65, 15,396.39 and 3,337.15 is: 5,006.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.65 : 15,396.39 = 3,337.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.65/15,396.39 = 3,337.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.65x = 15,396.39 × 3,337.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.65x = 51,380,062.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,380,062.89/10,262.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.51

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