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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.51, 15,332.94 and 3,203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.51, 15,332.94 and 3,203.91 is: 4,803.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.51 : 15,332.94 = 3,203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.51/15,332.94 = 3,203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.51x = 15,332.94 × 3,203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.51x = 49,125,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,125,359.80/10,227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.26

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