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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.10, 15,354.92 and 3,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.10, 15,354.92 and 3,995.94 is: 5,993.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.10 : 15,354.92 = 3,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.10/15,354.92 = 3,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.10x = 15,354.92 × 3,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.10x = 61,357,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,357,319.05/10,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.63

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