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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.97, 15,361.69 and 3,999.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.97, 15,361.69 and 3,999.39 is: 5,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.97 : 15,361.69 = 3,999.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.97/15,361.69 = 3,999.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.97x = 15,361.69 × 3,999.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.97x = 61,437,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,437,389.37/10,247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.08

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