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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.08, 15,952.46 and 3,339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.08, 15,952.46 and 3,339.08 is: 5,008.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.08 : 15,952.46 = 3,339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.08/15,952.46 = 3,339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.08x = 15,952.46 × 3,339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.08x = 53,266,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,266,540.14/10,635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.57

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