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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.67, 15,334.66 and 3,295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.67, 15,334.66 and 3,295.63 is: 4,944.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.67 : 15,334.66 = 3,295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.67/15,334.66 = 3,295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.67x = 15,334.66 × 3,295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.67x = 50,537,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,537,288.86/10,221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.13

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