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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.78, 15,335.67 and 3,298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.78, 15,335.67 and 3,298.28 is: 4,947.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.78 : 15,335.67 = 3,298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.78/15,335.67 = 3,298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.78x = 15,335.67 × 3,298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.78x = 50,581,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,581,333.65/10,223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.42

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