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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.54, 15,346.49 and 3,996.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.54, 15,346.49 and 3,996.13 is: 5,991.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.54 : 15,346.49 = 3,996.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.54/15,346.49 = 3,996.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.54x = 15,346.49 × 3,996.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.54x = 61,326,540.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,326,540.71/10,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.53

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