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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,218.11, 15,328.99 and 3,981.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,218.11, 15,328.99 and 3,981.52 is: 5,972.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,218.11 : 15,328.99 = 3,981.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,218.11/15,328.99 = 3,981.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,218.11x = 15,328.99 × 3,981.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,218.11x = 61,032,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,032,680.26/10,218.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,972.99

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