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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.98, 15,350.34 and 3,659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.98, 15,350.34 and 3,659.84 is: 5,489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.98 : 15,350.34 = 3,659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.98/15,350.34 = 3,659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.98x = 15,350.34 × 3,659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.98x = 56,179,788.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,179,788.35/10,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,489.53

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