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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.99, 15,361.62 and 3,997.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.99, 15,361.62 and 3,997.65 is: 5,995.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.99 : 15,361.62 = 3,997.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.99/15,361.62 = 3,997.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.99x = 15,361.62 × 3,997.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.99x = 61,410,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,410,456.54/10,241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.95

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