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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.62, 15,533.14 and 3,337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.62, 15,533.14 and 3,337.32 is: 5,004.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.62 : 15,533.14 = 3,337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.62/15,533.14 = 3,337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.62x = 15,533.14 × 3,337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.62x = 51,839,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,839,058.78/10,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.44

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