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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.75, 15,326.53 and 3,982.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.75, 15,326.53 and 3,982.31 is: 5,969.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.75 : 15,326.53 = 3,982.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.75/15,326.53 = 3,982.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.75x = 15,326.53 × 3,982.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.75x = 61,034,897.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034,897.14/10,223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.92

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