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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.04, 15,322.26 and 3,641.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.04, 15,322.26 and 3,641.16 is: 5,462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.04 : 15,322.26 = 3,641.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.04/15,322.26 = 3,641.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.04x = 15,322.26 × 3,641.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.04x = 55,790,800.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,790,800.22/10,214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.17

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