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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.96, 15,322.94 and 2,819.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.96, 15,322.94 and 2,819.25 is: 4,229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.96 : 15,322.94 = 2,819.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.96/15,322.94 = 2,819.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.96x = 15,322.94 × 2,819.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.96x = 43,199,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,199,184.50/10,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.01

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