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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.35, 15,499.23 and 2,937.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.35, 15,499.23 and 2,937.39 is: 4,406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.35 : 15,499.23 = 2,937.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.35/15,499.23 = 2,937.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.35x = 15,499.23 × 2,937.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.35x = 45,527,283.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,527,283.21/10,332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.29

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