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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.80, 15,329.96 and 4,298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.80, 15,329.96 and 4,298.96 is: 6,442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.80 : 15,329.96 = 4,298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.80/15,329.96 = 4,298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.80x = 15,329.96 × 4,298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.80x = 65,902,884.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,902,884.84/10,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.88

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