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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.62, 15,335.73 and 2,829.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.62, 15,335.73 and 2,829.65 is: 4,244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.62 : 15,335.73 = 2,829.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.62/15,335.73 = 2,829.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.62x = 15,335.73 × 2,829.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.62x = 43,394,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,394,671.72/10,224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.14

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