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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.58, 15,502.41 and 4,092.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.58, 15,502.41 and 4,092.42 is: 6,139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.58 : 15,502.41 = 4,092.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.58/15,502.41 = 4,092.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.58x = 15,502.41 × 4,092.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.58x = 63,442,442.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,442,442.38/10,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.45

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