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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.59, 15,507.12 and 3,314.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.59, 15,507.12 and 3,314.97 is: 4,973.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.59 : 15,507.12 = 3,314.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.59/15,507.12 = 3,314.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.59x = 15,507.12 × 3,314.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.59x = 51,405,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,405,637.59/10,336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.17

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