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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.01, 15,521.97 and 3,324.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.01, 15,521.97 and 3,324.67 is: 4,987.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.01 : 15,521.97 = 3,324.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.01/15,521.97 = 3,324.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.01x = 15,521.97 × 3,324.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.01x = 51,605,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,605,428.00/10,347.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.47

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