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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.88, 15,501.31 and 4,409.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.88, 15,501.31 and 4,409.66 is: 6,615.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.88 : 15,501.31 = 4,409.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.88/15,501.31 = 4,409.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.88x = 15,501.31 × 4,409.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.88x = 68,355,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,355,534.38/10,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.34

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