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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.04, 15,499.71 and 2,937.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.04, 15,499.71 and 2,937.51 is: 4,406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.04 : 15,499.71 = 2,937.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.04/15,499.71 = 2,937.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.04x = 15,499.71 × 2,937.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.04x = 45,530,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,530,553.12/10,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.31

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