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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.36, 15,323.04 and 2,819.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.36, 15,323.04 and 2,819.88 is: 4,229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.36 : 15,323.04 = 2,819.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.36/15,323.04 = 2,819.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.36x = 15,323.04 × 2,819.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.36x = 43,209,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,209,134.04/10,215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.82

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