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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.18, 15,226.22 and 3,225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.18, 15,226.22 and 3,225.14 is: 4,837.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.18 : 15,226.22 = 3,225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.18/15,226.22 = 3,225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.18x = 15,226.22 × 3,225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.18x = 49,106,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,106,623.10/10,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.53

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