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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.23, 15,499.25 and 2,936.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.23, 15,499.25 and 2,936.75 is: 4,405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.23 : 15,499.25 = 2,936.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.23/15,499.25 = 2,936.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.23x = 15,499.25 × 2,936.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.23x = 45,517,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,517,422.44/10,332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.38

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