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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.93, 15,357.08 and 3,668.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.93, 15,357.08 and 3,668.83 is: 5,503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.93 : 15,357.08 = 3,668.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.93/15,357.08 = 3,668.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.93x = 15,357.08 × 3,668.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.93x = 56,342,515.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,342,515.82/10,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.31

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