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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.79, 15,397.85 and 3,337.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.79, 15,397.85 and 3,337.75 is: 5,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.79 : 15,397.85 = 3,337.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.79/15,397.85 = 3,337.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.79x = 15,397.85 × 3,337.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.79x = 51,394,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,394,173.84/10,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.33

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