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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.28, 15,272.60 and 7,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.28, 15,272.60 and 7,233.44 is: 10,849.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.28 : 15,272.60 = 7,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.28/15,272.60 = 7,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.28x = 15,272.60 × 7,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.28x = 110,473,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,473,435.74/10,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,849.58

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