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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.24, 15,333.12 and 3,648.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.24, 15,333.12 and 3,648.12 is: 5,472.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.24 : 15,333.12 = 3,648.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.24/15,333.12 = 3,648.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.24x = 15,333.12 × 3,648.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.24x = 55,937,061.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,937,061.73/10,221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.63

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