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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.64, 15,319.98 and 7,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.64, 15,319.98 and 7,297.44 is: 10,938.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.64 : 15,319.98 = 7,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.64/15,319.98 = 7,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.64x = 15,319.98 × 7,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.64x = 111,796,634.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,796,634.85/10,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,938.32

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