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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.63, 15,503.44 and 3,039.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.63, 15,503.44 and 3,039.63 is: 4,559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.63 : 15,503.44 = 3,039.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.63/15,503.44 = 3,039.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.63x = 15,503.44 × 3,039.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.63x = 47,124,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,124,636.21/10,335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.44

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