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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.69, 15,322.41 and 2,819.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.69, 15,322.41 and 2,819.71 is: 4,229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.69 : 15,322.41 = 2,819.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.69/15,322.41 = 2,819.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.69x = 15,322.41 × 2,819.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.69x = 43,204,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,204,685.67/10,214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.66

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