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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.17, 15,342.44 and 3,208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.17, 15,342.44 and 3,208.02 is: 4,812.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.17 : 15,342.44 = 3,208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.17/15,342.44 = 3,208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.17x = 15,342.44 × 3,208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.17x = 49,218,854.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,218,854.37/10,228.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.09

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