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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.35, 15,325.14 and 3,556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.35, 15,325.14 and 3,556.13 is: 5,331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.35 : 15,325.14 = 3,556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.35/15,325.14 = 3,556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.35x = 15,325.14 × 3,556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.35x = 54,498,190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,498,190.11/10,221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,331.80

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