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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.77, 15,320.67 and 2,818.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.77, 15,320.67 and 2,818.32 is: 4,227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.77 : 15,320.67 = 2,818.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.77/15,320.67 = 2,818.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.77x = 15,320.67 × 2,818.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.77x = 43,178,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,178,550.67/10,213.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.48

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