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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.96, 15,331.44 and 4,377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.96, 15,331.44 and 4,377.08 is: 6,565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.96 : 15,331.44 = 4,377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.96/15,331.44 = 4,377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.96x = 15,331.44 × 4,377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.96x = 67,106,939.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,106,939.40/10,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,565.62

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