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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.06, 15,017.22 and 4,821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.06, 15,017.22 and 4,821 is: 7,220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.06 : 15,017.22 = 4,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.06/15,017.22 = 4,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.06x = 15,017.22 × 4,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.06x = 72,398,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,398,017.62/10,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.98

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