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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.22, 15,352.55 and 3,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.22, 15,352.55 and 3,995.70 is: 5,992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.22 : 15,352.55 = 3,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.22/15,352.55 = 3,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.22x = 15,352.55 × 3,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.22x = 61,344,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,344,164.06/10,237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.27

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