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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.56, 15,338.36 and 3,109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.56, 15,338.36 and 3,109.86 is: 4,664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.56 : 15,338.36 = 3,109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.56/15,338.36 = 3,109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.56x = 15,338.36 × 3,109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.56x = 47,700,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,700,146.88/10,225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.80

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