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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.93, 15,499.62 and 4,103.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.93, 15,499.62 and 4,103.33 is: 6,151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.93 : 15,499.62 = 4,103.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.93/15,499.62 = 4,103.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.93x = 15,499.62 × 4,103.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.93x = 63,599,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,599,978.24/10,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.50

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