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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.12, 15,396.30 and 3,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.12, 15,396.30 and 3,336 is: 5,004.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.12 : 15,396.30 = 3,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.12/15,396.30 = 3,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.12x = 15,396.30 × 3,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.12x = 51,362,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,362,056.80/10,263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.53

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