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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222, 15,333.06 and 4,070.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222, 15,333.06 and 4,070.32 is: 6,105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222 : 15,333.06 = 4,070.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222/15,333.06 = 4,070.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222x = 15,333.06 × 4,070.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222x = 62,410,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,410,460.78/10,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.50

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