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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,308.75, 15,465.77 and 3,383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,308.75, 15,465.77 and 3,383.31 is: 5,075.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,308.75 : 15,465.77 = 3,383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,308.75/15,465.77 = 3,383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,308.75x = 15,465.77 × 3,383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,308.75x = 52,325,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325,477.38/10,308.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.83

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