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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.43, 15,524.97 and 3,332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.43, 15,524.97 and 3,332.07 is: 4,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.43 : 15,524.97 = 3,332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.43/15,524.97 = 3,332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.43x = 15,524.97 × 3,332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.43x = 51,730,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,730,274.29/10,351.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.40

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