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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.82, 15,499.03 and 3,407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.82, 15,499.03 and 3,407.32 is: 5,110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.82 : 15,499.03 = 3,407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.82/15,499.03 = 3,407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.82x = 15,499.03 × 3,407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.82x = 52,810,154.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,810,154.90/10,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.91

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