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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.48, 15,341.40 and 4,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.48, 15,341.40 and 4,679.28 is: 7,021.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.48 : 15,341.40 = 4,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.48/15,341.40 = 4,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.48x = 15,341.40 × 4,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.48x = 71,786,706.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,786,706.19/10,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.06

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