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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.25, 15,521.28 and 3,327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.25, 15,521.28 and 3,327.33 is: 4,991.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.25 : 15,521.28 = 3,327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.25/15,521.28 = 3,327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.25x = 15,521.28 × 3,327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.25x = 51,644,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,644,420.58/10,346.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.61

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