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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.87, 15,521.52 and 3,329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.87, 15,521.52 and 3,329.58 is: 4,992.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.87 : 15,521.52 = 3,329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.87/15,521.52 = 3,329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.87x = 15,521.52 × 3,329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.87x = 51,680,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,680,142.56/10,350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.83

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