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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.37, 15,529.77 and 3,335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.37, 15,529.77 and 3,335.08 is: 5,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.37 : 15,529.77 = 3,335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.37/15,529.77 = 3,335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.37x = 15,529.77 × 3,335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.37x = 51,793,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,793,025.33/10,356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.08

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