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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.64, 15,300.72 and 3,962.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.64, 15,300.72 and 3,962.22 is: 5,942.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.64 : 15,300.72 = 3,962.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.64/15,300.72 = 3,962.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.64x = 15,300.72 × 3,962.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.64x = 60,624,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,624,818.80/10,202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.07

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