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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.88, 15,325.02 and 2,820.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.88, 15,325.02 and 2,820.54 is: 4,230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.88 : 15,325.02 = 2,820.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.88/15,325.02 = 2,820.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.88x = 15,325.02 × 2,820.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.88x = 43,224,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,224,831.91/10,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.31

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