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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.41, 15,332.18 and 3,105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.41, 15,332.18 and 3,105.72 is: 4,658.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.41 : 15,332.18 = 3,105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.41/15,332.18 = 3,105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.41x = 15,332.18 × 3,105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.41x = 47,617,442.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,617,442.54/10,221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.60

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