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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.65, 15,341.19 and 3,303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.65, 15,341.19 and 3,303.15 is: 4,954.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.65 : 15,341.19 = 3,303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.65/15,341.19 = 3,303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.65x = 15,341.19 × 3,303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.65x = 50,674,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,674,251.75/10,228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.15

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