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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,219.52, 15,324.38 and 4,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,219.52, 15,324.38 and 4,671.20 is: 7,004.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,219.52 : 15,324.38 = 4,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,219.52/15,324.38 = 4,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,219.52x = 15,324.38 × 4,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,219.52x = 71,583,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,583,243.86/10,219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.56

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