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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.76, 15,332.16 and 3,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.76, 15,332.16 and 3,983.28 is: 5,973.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.76 : 15,332.16 = 3,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.76/15,332.16 = 3,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.76x = 15,332.16 × 3,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.76x = 61,072,286.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,072,286.28/10,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.56

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