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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.94, 15,338.93 and 3,110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.94, 15,338.93 and 3,110.22 is: 4,665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.94 : 15,338.93 = 3,110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.94/15,338.93 = 3,110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.94x = 15,338.93 × 3,110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.94x = 47,707,431.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,707,431.31/10,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.34

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