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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.52, 15,330.79 and 3,201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.52, 15,330.79 and 3,201.09 is: 4,801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.52 : 15,330.79 = 3,201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.52/15,330.79 = 3,201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.52x = 15,330.79 × 3,201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.52x = 49,075,190.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,075,190.23/10,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.63

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