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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.30, 15,334.35 and 5,611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.30, 15,334.35 and 5,611.30 is: 8,412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.30 : 15,334.35 = 5,611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.30/15,334.35 = 5,611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.30x = 15,334.35 × 5,611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.30x = 86,045,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,045,638.16/10,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.51

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