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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.08, 15,497.37 and 2,937.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.08, 15,497.37 and 2,937.42 is: 4,405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.08 : 15,497.37 = 2,937.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.08/15,497.37 = 2,937.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.08x = 15,497.37 × 2,937.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.08x = 45,522,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,522,284.59/10,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.49

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