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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.08, 15,352.36 and 3,995.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.08, 15,352.36 and 3,995.58 is: 5,992.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.08 : 15,352.36 = 3,995.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.08/15,352.36 = 3,995.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.08x = 15,352.36 × 3,995.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.08x = 61,341,485.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,341,485.83/10,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.09

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