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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.17, 15,521.97 and 3,328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.17, 15,521.97 and 3,328.17 is: 4,992.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.17 : 15,521.97 = 3,328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.17/15,521.97 = 3,328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.17x = 15,521.97 × 3,328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.17x = 51,659,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,659,754.89/10,348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.16

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