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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.22, 15,033.02 and 4,761.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.22, 15,033.02 and 4,761.02 is: 7,141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.22 : 15,033.02 = 4,761.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.22/15,033.02 = 4,761.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.22x = 15,033.02 × 4,761.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.22x = 71,572,430.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,572,430.35/10,022.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.38

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