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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.59, 15,501.41 and 3,311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.59, 15,501.41 and 3,311.84 is: 4,968.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.59 : 15,501.41 = 3,311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.59/15,501.41 = 3,311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.59x = 15,501.41 × 3,311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.59x = 51,338,137.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,338,137.11/10,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.08

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