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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.34, 15,326.31 and 2,822.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.34, 15,326.31 and 2,822.34 is: 4,233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.34 : 15,326.31 = 2,822.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.34/15,326.31 = 2,822.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.34x = 15,326.31 × 2,822.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.34x = 43,256,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,256,125.82/10,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.60

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