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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.06, 15,333.41 and 3,981.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.06, 15,333.41 and 3,981.80 is: 5,969.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.06 : 15,333.41 = 3,981.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.06/15,333.41 = 3,981.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.06x = 15,333.41 × 3,981.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.06x = 61,054,475.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,054,475.36/10,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.90

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