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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.31, 15,338.09 and 3,203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.31, 15,338.09 and 3,203.77 is: 4,806.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.31 : 15,338.09 = 3,203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.31/15,338.09 = 3,203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.31x = 15,338.09 × 3,203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.31x = 49,139,696.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,139,696.58/10,224.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.16

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