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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,218.69, 15,322.26 and 3,552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,218.69, 15,322.26 and 3,552.12 is: 5,326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,218.69 : 15,322.26 = 3,552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,218.69/15,322.26 = 3,552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,218.69x = 15,322.26 × 3,552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,218.69x = 54,426,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,426,519.51/10,218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.17

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