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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.78, 15,501.48 and 3,315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.78, 15,501.48 and 3,315.34 is: 4,971.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.78 : 15,501.48 = 3,315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.78/15,501.48 = 3,315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.78x = 15,501.48 × 3,315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.78x = 51,392,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,392,676.70/10,336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.83

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