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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.03, 15,323.22 and 3,550.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.03, 15,323.22 and 3,550.73 is: 5,326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.03 : 15,323.22 = 3,550.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.03/15,323.22 = 3,550.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.03x = 15,323.22 × 3,550.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.03x = 54,408,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,408,616.95/10,214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.85

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