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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,219.23, 15,320.33 and 3,977.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,219.23, 15,320.33 and 3,977.77 is: 5,963.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,219.23 : 15,320.33 = 3,977.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,219.23/15,320.33 = 3,977.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,219.23x = 15,320.33 × 3,977.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,219.23x = 60,940,749.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,940,749.06/10,219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.34

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