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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.28, 15,505.92 and 3,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.28, 15,505.92 and 3,041.28 is: 4,561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.28 : 15,505.92 = 3,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.28/15,505.92 = 3,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.28x = 15,505.92 × 3,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.28x = 47,157,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,157,844.38/10,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.92

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