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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.83, 15,329.03 and 4,668.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.83, 15,329.03 and 4,668.27 is: 6,995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.83 : 15,329.03 = 4,668.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.83/15,329.03 = 4,668.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.83x = 15,329.03 × 4,668.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.83x = 71,560,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,560,027.54/10,228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.92

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