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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.30, 15,499.47 and 3,310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.30, 15,499.47 and 3,310.54 is: 4,966.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.30 : 15,499.47 = 3,310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.30/15,499.47 = 3,310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.30x = 15,499.47 × 3,310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.30x = 51,311,615.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,311,615.41/10,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.14

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