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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.71, 15,337.77 and 3,984.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.71, 15,337.77 and 3,984.58 is: 5,975.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.71 : 15,337.77 = 3,984.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.71/15,337.77 = 3,984.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.71x = 15,337.77 × 3,984.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.71x = 61,114,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,114,571.59/10,226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.98

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