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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.01, 15,499.51 and 4,783.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.01, 15,499.51 and 4,783.32 is: 7,174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.01 : 15,499.51 = 4,783.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.01/15,499.51 = 4,783.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.01x = 15,499.51 × 4,783.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.01x = 74,139,038.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,139,038.68/10,333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.97

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