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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.93, 15,335.88 and 3,204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.93, 15,335.88 and 3,204.49 is: 4,806.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.93 : 15,335.88 = 3,204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.93/15,335.88 = 3,204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.93x = 15,335.88 × 3,204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.93x = 49,143,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,143,589.41/10,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.72

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