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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.56, 15,032.22 and 3,097.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.56, 15,032.22 and 3,097.12 is: 4,645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.56 : 15,032.22 = 3,097.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.56/15,032.22 = 3,097.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.56x = 15,032.22 × 3,097.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.56x = 46,556,589.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,556,589.21/10,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.18

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