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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.27, 15,343.27 and 3,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.27, 15,343.27 and 3,993.92 is: 5,988.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.27 : 15,343.27 = 3,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.27/15,343.27 = 3,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.27x = 15,343.27 × 3,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.27x = 61,279,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,279,792.92/10,233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.29

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