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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.94, 15,330.04 and 3,979.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.94, 15,330.04 and 3,979.69 is: 5,966.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.94 : 15,330.04 = 3,979.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.94/15,330.04 = 3,979.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.94x = 15,330.04 × 3,979.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.94x = 61,008,806.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,008,806.89/10,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.67

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