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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.01, 15,358.47 and 3,994.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.01, 15,358.47 and 3,994.69 is: 5,994.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.01 : 15,358.47 = 3,994.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.01/15,358.47 = 3,994.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.01x = 15,358.47 × 3,994.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.01x = 61,352,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,352,326.52/10,235.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.36

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