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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,236.01, 15,359.97 and 3,995.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,236.01, 15,359.97 and 3,995.69 is: 5,995.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,236.01 : 15,359.97 = 3,995.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,236.01/15,359.97 = 3,995.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,236.01x = 15,359.97 × 3,995.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,236.01x = 61,373,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,373,678.53/10,236.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.86

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