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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.30, 15,497.64 and 3,313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.30, 15,497.64 and 3,313.02 is: 4,969.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.30 : 15,497.64 = 3,313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.30/15,497.64 = 3,313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.30x = 15,497.64 × 3,313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.30x = 51,343,991.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,343,991.27/10,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.27

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