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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.33, 15,352.34 and 3,993.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.33, 15,352.34 and 3,993.54 is: 5,988.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.33 : 15,352.34 = 3,993.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.33/15,352.34 = 3,993.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.33x = 15,352.34 × 3,993.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.33x = 61,310,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,310,106.34/10,238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.29

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