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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.93, 15,534.99 and 3,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.93, 15,534.99 and 3,337.20 is: 5,005.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.93 : 15,534.99 = 3,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.93/15,534.99 = 3,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.93x = 15,534.99 × 3,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.93x = 51,843,368.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,843,368.63/10,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.67

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