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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.98, 15,356.34 and 3,663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.98, 15,356.34 and 3,663.84 is: 5,495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.98 : 15,356.34 = 3,663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.98/15,356.34 = 3,663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.98x = 15,356.34 × 3,663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.98x = 56,263,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,263,172.75/10,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.53

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