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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.68, 15,222.78 and 3,223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.68, 15,222.78 and 3,223.56 is: 4,834.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.68 : 15,222.78 = 3,223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.68/15,222.78 = 3,223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.68x = 15,222.78 × 3,223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.68x = 49,071,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,071,544.70/10,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.31

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