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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.53, 15,353.13 and 3,999.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.53, 15,353.13 and 3,999.48 is: 5,992.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.53 : 15,353.13 = 3,999.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.53/15,353.13 = 3,999.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.53x = 15,353.13 × 3,999.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.53x = 61,404,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,404,536.37/10,246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.72

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