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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.63, 15,342.09 and 4,680.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.63, 15,342.09 and 4,680.37 is: 7,022.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.63 : 15,342.09 = 4,680.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.63/15,342.09 = 4,680.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.63x = 15,342.09 × 4,680.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.63x = 71,806,657.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,806,657.77/10,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.22

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