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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.99, 15,348.28 and 3,991.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.99, 15,348.28 and 3,991.75 is: 5,987.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.99 : 15,348.28 = 3,991.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.99/15,348.28 = 3,991.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.99x = 15,348.28 × 3,991.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.99x = 61,266,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,266,496.69/10,231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,987.74

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