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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.35, 15,355.29 and 3,996.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.35, 15,355.29 and 3,996.19 is: 5,994.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.35 : 15,355.29 = 3,996.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.35/15,355.29 = 3,996.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.35x = 15,355.29 × 3,996.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.35x = 61,362,656.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,362,656.35/10,237.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.00

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