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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.79, 15,351.39 and 3,995.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.79, 15,351.39 and 3,995.91 is: 5,992.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.79 : 15,351.39 = 3,995.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.79/15,351.39 = 3,995.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.79x = 15,351.39 × 3,995.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.79x = 61,342,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,342,772.81/10,235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.97

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