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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.44, 15,356.06 and 3,311.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.44, 15,356.06 and 3,311.94 is: 4,967.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.44 : 15,356.06 = 3,311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.44/15,356.06 = 3,311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.44x = 15,356.06 × 3,311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.44x = 50,858,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,858,349.36/10,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.88

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