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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.65, 15,395.49 and 3,338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.65, 15,395.49 and 3,338.15 is: 5,007.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.65 : 15,395.49 = 3,338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.65/15,395.49 = 3,338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.65x = 15,395.49 × 3,338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.65x = 51,392,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,392,377.97/10,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.22

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