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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.36, 15,391.32 and 3,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.36, 15,391.32 and 3,337 is: 5,002.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.36 : 15,391.32 = 3,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.36/15,391.32 = 3,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.36x = 15,391.32 × 3,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.36x = 51,360,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,360,834.84/10,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.34

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