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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.80, 15,350.70 and 3,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.80, 15,350.70 and 3,908.60 is: 5,862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.80 : 15,350.70 = 3,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.80/15,350.70 = 3,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.80x = 15,350.70 × 3,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.80x = 59,999,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,999,746.02/10,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.90

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