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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.20, 15,224.22 and 4,225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.20, 15,224.22 and 4,225.10 is: 6,335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.20 : 15,224.22 = 4,225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.20/15,224.22 = 4,225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.20x = 15,224.22 × 4,225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.20x = 64,323,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,323,775.80/10,152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.94

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