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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.97, 15,524.31 and 3,331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.97, 15,524.31 and 3,331.70 is: 4,996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.97 : 15,524.31 = 3,331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.97/15,524.31 = 3,331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.97x = 15,524.31 × 3,331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.97x = 51,722,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,722,343.63/10,351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.38

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