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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,234.52, 15,348.51 and 3,993.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,234.52, 15,348.51 and 3,993.02 is: 5,988.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,234.52 : 15,348.51 = 3,993.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,234.52/15,348.51 = 3,993.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,234.52x = 15,348.51 × 3,993.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,234.52x = 61,286,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,286,830.66/10,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.25

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