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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.83, 15,350.05 and 3,992.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.83, 15,350.05 and 3,992.69 is: 5,988.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.83 : 15,350.05 = 3,992.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.83/15,350.05 = 3,992.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.83x = 15,350.05 × 3,992.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.83x = 61,287,991.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,287,991.13/10,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.76

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