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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.96, 15,338.72 and 2,832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.96, 15,338.72 and 2,832.16 is: 4,247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.96 : 15,338.72 = 2,832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.96/15,338.72 = 2,832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.96x = 15,338.72 × 2,832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.96x = 43,441,709.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,441,709.24/10,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.77

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