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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.87, 15,488.33 and 3,303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.87, 15,488.33 and 3,303.11 is: 4,954.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.87 : 15,488.33 = 3,303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.87/15,488.33 = 3,303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.87x = 15,488.33 × 3,303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.87x = 51,159,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,159,657.71/10,324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.99

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