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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,234.30, 15,353.70 and 3,994.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,234.30, 15,353.70 and 3,994.30 is: 5,992.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,234.30 : 15,353.70 = 3,994.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,234.30/15,353.70 = 3,994.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,234.30x = 15,353.70 × 3,994.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,234.30x = 61,327,283.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,327,283.91/10,234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.33

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