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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.62, 15,531.64 and 3,336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.62, 15,531.64 and 3,336.33 is: 5,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.62 : 15,531.64 = 3,336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.62/15,531.64 = 3,336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.62x = 15,531.64 × 3,336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.62x = 51,818,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,818,676.48/10,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.95

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