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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.13, 15,499.70 and 3,407.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.13, 15,499.70 and 3,407.63 is: 5,111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.13 : 15,499.70 = 3,407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.13/15,499.70 = 3,407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.13x = 15,499.70 × 3,407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.13x = 52,817,148.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,817,148.17/10,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.44

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