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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.06, 15,335.97 and 2,828.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.06, 15,335.97 and 2,828.46 is: 4,242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.06 : 15,335.97 = 2,828.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.06/15,335.97 = 2,828.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.06x = 15,335.97 × 2,828.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.06x = 43,377,177.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,377,177.71/10,224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.66

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