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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.99, 15,323.86 and 3,647.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.99, 15,323.86 and 3,647.22 is: 5,467.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.99 : 15,323.86 = 3,647.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.99/15,323.86 = 3,647.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.99x = 15,323.86 × 3,647.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.99x = 55,889,488.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,889,488.67/10,221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.57

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