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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.77, 15,505.67 and 2,942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.77, 15,505.67 and 2,942.32 is: 4,413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.77 : 15,505.67 = 2,942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.77/15,505.67 = 2,942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.77x = 15,505.67 × 2,942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.77x = 45,622,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,622,650.31/10,336.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.63

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