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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.08, 15,222.02 and 3,824.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.08, 15,222.02 and 3,824.04 is: 5,736.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.08 : 15,222.02 = 3,824.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.08/15,222.02 = 3,824.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.08x = 15,222.02 × 3,824.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.08x = 58,209,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,209,613.36/10,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,736.59

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