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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.92, 15,338.72 and 3,300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.92, 15,338.72 and 3,300.96 is: 4,951.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.92 : 15,338.72 = 3,300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.92/15,338.72 = 3,300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.92x = 15,338.72 × 3,300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.92x = 50,632,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,632,501.17/10,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.39

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