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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.18, 15,222.03 and 3,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.18, 15,222.03 and 3,223.06 is: 4,833.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.18 : 15,222.03 = 3,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.18/15,222.03 = 3,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.18x = 15,222.03 × 3,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.18x = 49,061,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,061,516.01/10,150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.56

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