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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.70, 15,334.04 and 2,726.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.70, 15,334.04 and 2,726.27 is: 4,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.70 : 15,334.04 = 2,726.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.70/15,334.04 = 2,726.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.70x = 15,334.04 × 2,726.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.70x = 41,804,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,804,642.93/10,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.40

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