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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.44, 15,338.50 and 2,829.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.44, 15,338.50 and 2,829.28 is: 4,244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.44 : 15,338.50 = 2,829.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.44/15,338.50 = 2,829.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.44x = 15,338.50 × 2,829.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.44x = 43,396,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,396,820.44/10,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.01

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