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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.56, 15,336.86 and 3,108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.56, 15,336.86 and 3,108.86 is: 4,663.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.56 : 15,336.86 = 3,108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.56/15,336.86 = 3,108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.56x = 15,336.86 × 3,108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.56x = 47,680,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,680,196.69/10,224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.30

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