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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.34, 15,308.91 and 4,678.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.34, 15,308.91 and 4,678.32 is: 7,007.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.34 : 15,308.91 = 4,678.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.34/15,308.91 = 4,678.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.34x = 15,308.91 × 4,678.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.34x = 71,619,979.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,619,979.83/10,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.59

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