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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.60, 15,223.76 and 3,222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.60, 15,223.76 and 3,222.08 is: 4,833.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.60 : 15,223.76 = 3,222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.60/15,223.76 = 3,222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.60x = 15,223.76 × 3,222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.60x = 49,052,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,052,172.62/10,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.87

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