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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.64, 15,353.20 and 3,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.64, 15,353.20 and 3,996.14 is: 5,992.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.64 : 15,353.20 = 3,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.64/15,353.20 = 3,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.64x = 15,353.20 × 3,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.64x = 61,353,498.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,353,498.27/10,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.93

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