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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.20, 15,316.24 and 4,683.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.20, 15,316.24 and 4,683.24 is: 7,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.20 : 15,316.24 = 4,683.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.20/15,316.24 = 4,683.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.20x = 15,316.24 × 4,683.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.20x = 71,729,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,729,627.82/10,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.99

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