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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.02, 15,352.26 and 3,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.02, 15,352.26 and 3,995.52 is: 5,992.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.02 : 15,352.26 = 3,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.02/15,352.26 = 3,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.02x = 15,352.26 × 3,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.02x = 61,340,261.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,340,261.88/10,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.00

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