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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.37, 15,344.78 and 3,996.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.37, 15,344.78 and 3,996.23 is: 5,989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.37 : 15,344.78 = 3,996.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.37/15,344.78 = 3,996.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.37x = 15,344.78 × 3,996.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.37x = 61,321,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,321,173.47/10,237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,989.94

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