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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.13, 15,502.69 and 3,039.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.13, 15,502.69 and 3,039.13 is: 4,558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.13 : 15,502.69 = 3,039.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.13/15,502.69 = 3,039.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.13x = 15,502.69 × 3,039.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.13x = 47,114,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,114,605.15/10,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.69

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