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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.32, 15,346.25 and 4,001.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.32, 15,346.25 and 4,001.33 is: 5,998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.32 : 15,346.25 = 4,001.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.32/15,346.25 = 4,001.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.32x = 15,346.25 × 4,001.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.32x = 61,405,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,405,410.51/10,237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.19

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