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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.67, 15,350.31 and 3,997.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.67, 15,350.31 and 3,997.59 is: 5,989.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.67 : 15,350.31 = 3,997.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.67/15,350.31 = 3,997.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.67x = 15,350.31 × 3,997.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.67x = 61,364,245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,364,245.75/10,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,989.87

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