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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.58, 15,496.38 and 3,311.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.58, 15,496.38 and 3,311.69 is: 4,966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.58 : 15,496.38 = 3,311.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.58/15,496.38 = 3,311.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.58x = 15,496.38 × 3,311.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.58x = 51,319,129.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,319,129.20/10,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.25

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