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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.99, 15,346.78 and 3,990.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.99, 15,346.78 and 3,990.75 is: 5,986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.99 : 15,346.78 = 3,990.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.99/15,346.78 = 3,990.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.99x = 15,346.78 × 3,990.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.99x = 61,245,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,245,162.29/10,230.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,986.24

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