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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.61, 15,326.10 and 2,822.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.61, 15,326.10 and 2,822.52 is: 4,233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.61 : 15,326.10 = 2,822.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.61/15,326.10 = 2,822.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.61x = 15,326.10 × 2,822.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.61x = 43,258,223.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,258,223.77/10,217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.69

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