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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.62, 15,392 and 3,336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.62, 15,392 and 3,336.50 is: 5,003.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.62 : 15,392 = 3,336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.62/15,392 = 3,336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.62x = 15,392 × 3,336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.62x = 51,355,408
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,355,408/10,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.63

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