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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.07, 15,507.93 and 3,317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.07, 15,507.93 and 3,317.72 is: 4,977.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.07 : 15,507.93 = 3,317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.07/15,507.93 = 3,317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.07x = 15,507.93 × 3,317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.07x = 51,450,891.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,450,891.98/10,337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.32

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